COLDPLAY: A Film for the Future
About the event
Step inside Coldplay’s A FILM FOR THE FUTURE in a limited run of exclusive 360-degree screenings.
Coinciding with the band’s record-breaking run of ten sold out shows at Wembley Stadium. At Lightroom from 21 August – 8 September. The screenings are part of a Coldplay King’s Cross takeover which will also include a free photography exhibition, post-show talks, and Coldplay tour merchandise.
Executive producer Ben Mor, who also directed Coldplay and Beyoncé in 2016’s Hymn For The Weekend video, says the result is “a kaleidoscopic patchwork quilt – a 44 minute multimedia tapestry.”
Ben Mor continued, “It was a huge privilege to have the bird’s eye view of such an ambitious project, working with so many incredible animators and filmmakers all working independently of each other. The final film is simply jaw-dropping and I can’t wait for Coldplay’s fans to see it.”
Coldplay said: “We’re extremely grateful to all the amazing artists who lent their visual genius to this film. They’ve made something very beautiful and we’re extremely proud of it.”
A FILM FOR THE FUTURE, the visual accompaniment to Coldplay’s No 1 album Moon Music, was created by over 150 different visual artists from 45 countries.
Each artist was given a handful of music snippets from Moon Music and asked to create corresponding visuals.
There were no rules or guidelines, and no knowledge of other artists’ creations.
State-of-the-art audio technology and 11m high projection across 4 walls and the floor will allow visitors to be fully immersed in the visual and audio experience. The visual accompaniment to the No 1 album Moon Music, A FILM FOR THE FUTURE has been described as ‘spectacular’ (Time Out), ‘mesmerising’ (NME) and ‘pushing musical boundaries’ (The Metro).
Practical Information
Ticket prices
Adults £25 (£30 including Post Show Talks on 21 August and 2 September)
Students & Under 18s £15 (£20 including Post Show Talks on 21 August and 2 September)
Dates
21 August 7pm + Post Show Talk
22, 23 August: 7pm
24 August 6.30pm (BSL)
25, 26, 27 August: 6.30pm
28 August 7pm (BSL)
29, 30 August: 7pm
31 August 3pm and 4pm
1 September 6.30pm (BSL)
2 September 6.30pm + Post Show Talk
3 September 6.30pm
4, 5, 6 September 7pm
7, 8 September 3pm and 4pm
Duration
One complete show lasts approximately 44 mins.
Audience Suitability
Suitable for all ages.
High contrast patterns and moving images do feature throughout the content for this production
BSL showings are available on 24 and 28 August and 1 September. BSL interpretation will be live in the room. Ten SoundX Haptic vests will be available during each of these these showings – email [email protected] to reserve.
Post Show Talks
Completing Coldplay’s King’s Cross Takeover in August and September, two evening events at Lightroom will offer unique insight into the team and creative processes behind the world’s most successful touring band, and the Lightroom experience they have created. Both events follow screenings of A FILM FOR THE FUTURE, with conversation supplemented by visuals across Lightroom’s walls. To attend, simply book a ticket for the show on the date of each talk.
21 August: THE MAKING OF A FILM FOR THE FUTURE
Hear the film’s Producer Sam Seager in conversation with other creative contributors and filmmakers involved in the production, revealing the story of this one-of-a-kind experience – from the initial idea through its remarkable creation and presentation in 360 degrees at Lightroom.
2 September: CONFETTI DIARIES: IN CONVERSATION WITH ANNA LEE
Anna Lee is a Los Angeles-based music and portrait photographer, specialising in touring. She has toured since 2013, and is the tour photographer for Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour – the most attended tour of all time. Anna will share insight on her approach to photography, alongside tour anecdotes and advice to aspiring photographers.
CONFETTI DIARIES: A Photographic Journey Around The World with Coldplay
Visitors to Lightroom and King’s Cross in August will also enjoy a free MUSIC OF THE SPHERES World Tour photography exhibition.
Presented by the band’s official photographer Anna Lee, the exhibition titled ‘CONFETTI DIARIES: A Photographic Journey Around The World with Coldplay’ comprises over 75 photographs captured during the record-breaking tour, spanning three years and five continents – the most attended tour of all time.
From 21 August to 8 September, the exhibition will take over Lightroom’s café bar and spill out into King’s Cross with an outdoor presentation of Anna’s stunning images on outdoor art benches, transforming the area into one of London’s largest outdoor gallery spaces. For fans of the band or those who have experienced the tour, the exhibition presents an opportunity to revisit some of the most spectacular moments of the MUSIC OF THE SPHERES World Tour.
“I am very excited to present my debut music photography exhibit in London, during the band’s highly anticipated run at Wembley. After capturing over 130 Coldplay shows around the world, it is incredibly special to share this collection with an audience that has such a deep connection to the band.” – Anna Lee