Coldplay concert ticket prices skyrocket after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s kiss cam moment goes viral

Viral Coldplay kiss cam controversy featuring former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot seems to have worked commercially well for the British rock band as demands for concerts have soared. Industry insiders are claiming that Coldplay is the new Beyonce and Taylor Swift as all now want to get in the show, as per reports.

While the craze for Coldplay’s "Spheres World Tour" was there but the July 16 concert incident has just catapulted the demand for tickets to a new level, as per a report on ShutterCoop.

Resale sites are facing a surge in demand for Coldplay concert tickets, as per the ShutterCoop report.


During Coldplay's July 16 concert at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a kiss camera captured a couple in an embracing state, reportedly Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot.

In a quick reaction, the two instantly tried hiding themselves to avoid being exposed, only for their activities to catch the world's attention. Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, also took note of the moment and commented, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." Later, Martin issued a lighthearted warning to his fans, subtly alerting them to the presence of cameras at concerts.

Meanwhile, Tech firm Astronomer, has hired actress and ex-wife of Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow, as its "temporary spokesperson" after the the viral kiss cam scandal whose fallout included resignations of its CEO and head of Human Resources. Taking to their X handle, Astronomer posted a video featuring Paltrow as a spokesperson who spoke on behalf of the "300-plus employees" of the tech firm to answer some common questions from netizens that had popped up after the recent controversy regarding its former CEO, Andy Byron.

The video comes in the wake of the highly publicised kissing scandal at a Coldplay concert that rocked social media and the news last week. The incident resulted in the resignations of Andy Byron as Astronomer CEO and Kristin Cabot, who headed its HR, after the two were allegedly spotted on the kiss cam together.

FAQs

Q1. When did Coldplay kiss cam happen?
A1. During Coldplay's July 16 concert at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a kiss camera captured a couple in an embracing state, reportedly Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot.

Q2. Who is lead singer of Coldplay?
A2. Lead singer of Coldplay is Chris Martin.