Music News
Coldplay Kick Off World Tour June 27
By James Wray
Mar 1, 2005, 16:50 GMT

Coldplay have announced the intial gigs that will start their 2005 world tour.

The band will start will five outdoor concerts playing to over 150,000 fans.

The tour will start in the UK with two dates at the Crystal Palace athletics stadium in London, followed by one night in Glasgow and two in Bolton.

Coldplay are currently working on their new album, which they have been working on for three years.

Guitarist Jonny Bucjland told the BBC: "We've spent a long time in the studio and haven't played a gig for 18 months."

"We can't wait to get out on tour and play our new songs live."

The album is set for a June release.

UK Dates:

• Crystal Palace - 27 and 28 June
• Glasgow, Bellahouston Park - 1 July
• Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium - 4 and 5 July

Tickets will go on sale this Saturday priced £32.50.