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INDIE band Coldplay last night performed an intimate “hidden gig” in Liverpool.
The band, who will do a second hidden gig in Newcastle tonight, decided to put on the shows to draw attention to the “hidden problem of homelessness” and to raise funds for the charity Crisis.
The band played the city’s Royal Court Theatre and was supported by the Choir with No Name, a vocal group made up of homeless people. The show was compered by comic Peter Kay.
Crisis said more than £238,000 had been raised by Coldplay fans so far.
Leslie Morphy, Chief Executive of Crisis, said: “To have the backing of Coldplay brings something unique to Crisis this Christmas. We know that their support and millions of fans will help shine a light on the thousands of hidden homeless people we strive to help year round who are all too often forgotten.” As with all Crisis Hidden Gigs the venues remained a secret until 24 hours before the band were due to step on stage.
