Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount
Coldplay performing in Singapore in January. Alamy Stock Photo
Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about Coldplay?

The band is currently touring with their ‘Spheres of the World’ show.
10.00pm, 1 Sep 2024
24.0k
21

COLDPLAY’S PENULTIMATE SHOW in the Irish leg of their tour wraps up tonight, with the band set to finish out their four day stint in Croke Park tomorrow night. 

Formed in London in 1997, the four-man band is still going strong as they continue on their ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour, which will pick up in Melbourne, Australia, on 30 October. 

So today we’re here to test your knowledge: How much do you know about Coldplay?

What was Coldplay's first single?
Alamy
Brothers & Sisters
Shiver

Don't Panic
Trouble
What's happening in the video for Yellow?
Alamy
Chris Martin is on a ferris wheel
Chris Martin is running through a meadow

Chris Martin is singing at the stars
Chris Martin is running on a beach
Which band does Coldplay's 2005 single Talk borrow a riff from?
Alamy
Nirvana
Kraftwerk

Green Day
The Thrills
When did Coldplay last perform in Ireland?
Alamy
2017
2018

2020
2022
What song did Chris Martin perform in Grafton Street during the week?
Alamy
A Sky Full of Stars
Sparks

We Pray
Magic
What is the name of the band's bassist?
Alamy
Johnny Buckland
Will Champion

Chris Martin
Guy Berryman
What was the earliest rendition of the band known as?
Alamy
Pectoralz
Starfish

Big Fat Noises
Los Unidades
Which two artists are the band's Dublin supporting acts?
Alamy
Dean Blunt and CMAT
Kojaque and Fontaines DC

Aby Coulibaly and Maggie Rogers
Griff and Maisie Peters
What is the name of their creative director and "fifth band member"?
Alamy
Cliff Burnstein
Rob Gretton

Scooter Braun
Phil Harvey
Which of Coldplay's albums was banned in China?
Alamy
A Rush of Blood to the Head
Parachutes

X&Y
Ghost Stories
Answer all the questions to see your result!
Alamy
You scored out of !
Cold as Ice
You're freezing cold when it comes to Coldplay
Share your result:
Alamy
You scored out of !
An Irish Summer
You're an album away from greatness
Share your result:
Alamy
You scored out of !
Hot Stuff
Only in this case, it's not good
Share your result:

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
Learn More Support The Journal

Author
View 21 comments
Send Tip or Correction
Close
21 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Brian Dunne
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Brian Dunne
    Favourite Brian Dunne
    Report
    Sep 1st 2024, 10:17 PM

    Being the non chris martin members of coldplay must be the greatest job in the world. All the trappings of being a rock star while at the same time nobody knows who you are!

    241
    Stiles
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Stiles
    Favourite Stiles
    Report
    Sep 1st 2024, 10:14 PM

    I know I can hear them clear as day from my garden.. 83000 people singing sky full of stars .. they’re putting on some show tonight… they’re brilliant…

    173
    Andrew Maddy
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Andrew Maddy
    Favourite Andrew Maddy
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 5:09 AM

    I’ve a issue with one of the questions, “when did Coldplay last perform in Ireland” the answer was 2017 but surely the correct answer was Friday evening

    104
    Regular John
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Regular John
    Favourite Regular John
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 12:29 AM

    Just back from Croker… My God what a show ! Absolutely stunning.

    73
    Willie Marty
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Willie Marty
    Favourite Willie Marty
    Report
    Sep 1st 2024, 10:04 PM

    Nothing

    60
    Kevin Kerr
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Kevin Kerr
    Favourite Kevin Kerr
    Report
    Sep 1st 2024, 10:10 PM

    @Willie Marty: at all?

    20
    Willie Marty
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Willie Marty
    Favourite Willie Marty
    Report
    Sep 1st 2024, 10:40 PM

    @SYaxJ2Ts: at all at all atall.

    46
    Dee Dee
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Dee Dee
    Favourite Dee Dee
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 6:24 AM

    I got zero! I like their music, but I guess I don’t read up about them or follow them on any social media.

    33
    reg morrisey
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute reg morrisey
    Favourite reg morrisey
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 9:04 AM

    I know Ticketmaster are w ankers. What do I get?

    15
    Willie Marty
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Willie Marty
    Favourite Willie Marty
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 10:02 AM

    @reg morrisey: a good wank.

    6
    Alan Kennedy
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Alan Kennedy
    Favourite Alan Kennedy
    Report
    Sep 1st 2024, 10:11 PM

    As long as there’s 1d1ots in the world…..

    23
    Ian Cunningham
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Ian Cunningham
    Favourite Ian Cunningham
    Report
    Sep 1st 2024, 10:25 PM

    @Alan Kennedy: is an idiot someone who has different taste in music to you?

    93
    Alan Kennedy
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Alan Kennedy
    Favourite Alan Kennedy
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 1:38 AM

    @Ian Cunningham: Correct and right!

    16
    See 1 more reply ▾
    Ian Cunningham
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Ian Cunningham
    Favourite Ian Cunningham
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 2:28 AM

    @Alan Kennedy: thanks for the response, could you please let me know which bands I should tell people I like, so as to not appear to be an idiot?

    31
    Noel Doherty
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Noel Doherty
    Favourite Noel Doherty
    Report
    Sep 1st 2024, 10:21 PM

    Not much now Gomez, well, that’s a quiz I’d give a right stab at #78 Stone Wobble!

    13
    Freda Peeple
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Freda Peeple
    Favourite Freda Peeple
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 7:31 AM

    @Noel Doherty: Whippin Picadilly! What a band

    10
    Darragh O Loughlin
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Darragh O Loughlin
    Favourite Darragh O Loughlin
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 8:52 AM

    @Noel Doherty: Super band 2 amazing vocalists

    5
    See 2 more replies ▾
    Darragh O Loughlin
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Darragh O Loughlin
    Favourite Darragh O Loughlin
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 10:25 AM

    @Noel Doherty: check out half moon run something new for the ears. Breath of fresh air for me when I discovered them

    1
    Noel Doherty
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Noel Doherty
    Favourite Noel Doherty
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 2:33 PM

    @Darragh O Loughlin: I will for sure man

    1
    AnthonyK
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute AnthonyK
    Favourite AnthonyK
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 9:44 AM

    Saw them Sunday night. Brilliant event. The band, the people, all were amazing.

    6
    Freda Peeple
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Freda Peeple
    Favourite Freda Peeple
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2024, 11:06 AM

    @AnthonyK: Coldplay are an amazing bland

    5
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

Leave a commentcancel

 
triumph
Shorts permitted in camogie after overwhelming majority vote at Special Congress
The 42
1 hr ago
7.9k
35
Palestine
Man charged with murder after two Israeli embassy staff members shot dead in Washington DC
Updated 4 mins ago
32.8k
West Bank
Israeli ambassador to Ireland delivered démarche condemning IDF shots fired at diplomats
Updated 21 May
88.9k
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie