British rock sensation Coldplay will be streaming their largest-ever Indian concert live on Disney+ Hotstar, as the platform expands its offerings to include live music content.

The highly anticipated January 26 Republic Day concert, set to take place at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, will be available exclusively to viewers across India. This marks a major streaming collaboration, which also provides exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the band.

Powered by Cisco, the event will be supported by Disney+ Hotstar's advanced technological infrastructure, promising a "seamless and immersive experience" for viewers. In a promotional message, Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin shared his excitement for the upcoming show.

He stated, "Namaste to all our friends in India. We're thrilled to share that on January 26, our show from Ahmedabad will be streaming live on Disney+ Hotstar, so you can watch it from anywhere in India. We hope you'll join us — we're so excited to visit your beautiful country. Sending lots of love!"

Sanjog Gupta, CEO of JioStar — Sports, emphasised the significance of this partnership, stating, "At Disney+ Hotstar, we have redefined India's entertainment and sports experience by providing viewers with unparalleled, immersive content while delivering exceptional value to our partners and audiences." 

"Our collaboration with Coldplay highlights our dedication to bringing iconic cultural experiences to fans nationwide. With our advanced technology and unmatched reach, we are breaking down barriers to offer premium entertainment to everyone, creating a nationwide celebration."

The show is part of Coldplay's record-breaking "Music of the Spheres World Tour," which has officially become the highest-grossing rock tour in history. The band will also perform at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19, and 21, followed by concerts in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26.

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