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15,000 sell out Coldplay live in Abu Dhabi concert

  • United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 29 - 2009 at 10:00
  • PRESS RELEASE

Abu Dhabi events consultancy Flash Entertainment, in partnership with Live Nation Dubai, welcomed over 15,000 fans from across the UAE to Abu Dhabi, for the final stop on the world tour of Grammy Award-winning foursome Coldplay.

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Flash and a team of over 150 staff worked through the night to transform the venue and set-up one of the biggest shows in the history of the capital, and the 15,000 strong crowd were not disappointed.

State-of-the-art stage set up, world-class video and the highest quality sound and light accompanied a stellar performance from Coldplay. The organizers built two stage thrusts enabling Chris Martin to take his high energy performance to within touching distance of the ecstatic crowd.

The concert is now being audited to calculate the event's total carbon footprint, and will soon be offset by event organizers Flash, in partnership with leading environmental partners Enviromena and Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) -WWF. The initiative to offset carbon emissions generated at the event coincided with Earth Hour 2009, and the EWS-WWF 'Heroes of the UAE campaign', which encourages individuals to make an ongoing commitment to save energy and fight climate change. Short films on the initiative were shown to the crowd and concert goers were given a specially made wristband featuring the Heroes of the UAE campaign's website address.

Speaking on the night John Lickrish, Managing Director of Flash, commented;

"This has been a night of firsts for Flash and the city; Coldplay's first concert in the region; our first weekend of back-to-back major concerts; and the first time anyone has offset the carbon footprint of a music concert in the UAE. Judging by the musical spectacular provided by Coldplay, the flawless visual show and the crowd's response; we have again demonstrated our continued commitment to providing premium live entertainment experiences for people across the region. We are delighted with another sell-out show and look forward to more of the same in 2009'
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About Flash)
Based in Abu Dhabi and founded in July 2008, Flash is an accomplished event consultancy providing flawless execution and an unrivaled experience to all stakeholders across the region. Driven by a team of passionate professionals, distinctive events and commitment to excellence, Flash offers comprehensive solutions which leave lasting impressions.

With a global network of contacts, and an insightful and innovative outlook, Flash bring truly world-class performers, athletes and musicians to the region creating memorable and positive experiences that appeal to each and every member of the community. Flash are also perfectly positioned to provide executional support to partners across Abu Dhabi, ensuring strategic alignment and universal standards of excellence across all domestic and regional events activity.

To date, Flash has successfully delivered some the biggest and most memorable live events in Abu Dhabi's history. From ground breaking pop stars to world film premieres, Flash's seamless approach to event design, promotion, planning and implementation has already left an indelible mark on the city;
- Justin Timberlake, December 6th, 2007, 15,000 people
- Bon Jovi, May 22nd 2008, 18,000 people
- Christina Aguilera, 24th October, 2008. 13,000 people
- George Michael & Alicia Keys, 1st December 2008, 25,000 people
- Al Adha Eid, 8-10th December 2008, 25,000 people
- Shakira, 31st December 2008, 14,000 people
- Capitala World Tennis Championship, 1-3rd January 2009, 15,000 people
- Journey to Mecca, World Premiere, 7-9th January 2009, 6,000 people

About Enviromena Power Systems
Enviromena is an Abu Dhabi-based solar power system integrator dedicated to meeting the growing energy needs of the MENA region. Their solar power solutions create clean power, actively contributing to reducing climate change and creating a sustainable future.

The company's highly experienced team designs, supplies and installs turnkey photovoltaic power systems for utility scale, commercial and residential applications. Other services include design and installation of solar hot water systems and solar powered lighting products.

About WWF
WWF is one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with almost 5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

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General:
Jacky Freer
Manning, Selvage & Lee
Tel: +971 4 3676152
Fax: +971 4 367 2615

Live Nation:
Nasim Tabatabaei
Live Nation Middle East
Tel: +971 4 427 8166

Enviromena:
Sarah Longland
Marketing & Communciations Manager
Tel: +971 50 123 0539

EWS-WWF
Stephen Reid or Iman Issa, Hill & Knowlton
Tel: 971 4 3344930
Fax: 971 4 3344923

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