Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, experienced an unexpected mishap during the band’s concert in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday night. While interacting with the audience and reading signs, Martin accidentally stepped backward into a trap door on stage. A member of the crew quickly came to his aid, preventing any serious harm.

Chris Martin’s Stage Fall at Coldplay Concert in Melbourne

The incident occurred during Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” world tour, which began in March 2022 and will run until September 2025. As seen in widely shared social media videos, Martin was engaging with fans when he unknowingly backed into the trap door. After the fall, he humorously thanked the crew member who helped him, saying, “That wasn’t part of the plan. Thanks for catching me.” Fortunately, Martin was unharmed, and the concert continued as scheduled.

A Close Call for Coldplay’s Frontman

Despite the unexpected fall, Chris Martin’s mishap did not cause any injuries. Coldplay’s performance at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne later went on to set a new attendance record for the venue. Over 227,000 fans turned out to see the band, surpassing the previous record set by AC/DC in 2010, which had been 181,495 attendees.

Other Stage Mishaps: Olivia Rodrigo’s Fall

Chris Martin wasn’t the only artist to encounter a stage-related mishap in Melbourne recently. Olivia Rodrigo, who performed at Rod Laver Arena on October 14, also had an unexpected fall when she stepped into a hole on stage. Afterward, Rodrigo humorously reassured her fans, saying, “Oh my god, that was so funny,” before revealing she went to the hospital to check for a concussion. She later shared that a nurse who treated her shared the same name as her late grandfather, which she considered a sign of protection.

Coldplay’s Record-Breaking Night in Melbourne

Despite the brief scare with the trap door, Coldplay had plenty to celebrate that night. The band’s concert in Melbourne broke Marvel Stadium’s attendance record, with 227,000 people coming to see them perform. This milestone marked another achievement for Coldplay during their ongoing Music of the Spheres tour, further solidifying their status as one of the world’s most beloved bands.

Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” Tour Continues

Chris Martin’s fall on stage in Melbourne may have been an unexpected moment during the concert, but it didn’t overshadow Coldplay’s monumental success in the city. The band continues to captivate fans worldwide as they make their way through Australia on the Music of the Spheres tour, which will continue through 2025. Despite a few stage mishaps, Coldplay’s spirit and energy remain undeterred, and their record-breaking attendance at Marvel Stadium proves their immense popularity.