Ahmedabad became the center of global music on January 26, 2025, as Disney+ Hotstar exclusively live-streamed Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour from the Narendra Modi Stadium. The event, which marked Disney+ Hotstar’s first live music stream in India, attracted 8.3 million viewers and recorded 165 million watch minutes.
The performance began with frontman Chris Martin greeting fans in Hindi and Gujarati, followed by a stirring rendition of Vande Mataram to honour India’s 75th Republic Day. Over 134,000 fans attended the stadium concert, with millions more joining virtually via Disney+ Hotstar, amplified by Dolby 5.1 audio.
Major regions such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, NCR Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal contributed 85% of the viewership. Preceding Coldplay, local artists Jasleen Royal, Shone, and Elyanna performed, with Elyanna later joining the band for a special collaboration of We Pray.
Sanjog Gupta, CEO-Sports at JioStar, said, “At Disney+ Hotstar, we specialize in delivering compelling and immersive coverage of large-scale live events. Coldplay Live is a perfect example of how we bring world-class live entertainment and the power of unmissable, shared moments to millions across India.”
Kiran Mani, CEO-Digital at JioStar, said, “The overwhelming response to Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres live stream is a testament to our commitment to democratizing access to premium experiences. This is just the beginning of an era where technology and storytelling come together to unlock endless possibilities in live entertainment.”
The hashtag #ColdplayOnDisneyHotstar trended across social media platforms as fans celebrated the moment. The streaming service’s marketing campaign featured promotions across different platforms, watch parties, and interactive features like showing Coldplay lyrics in real-time.