Did Andy Byron consent to being filmed? Coldplay ticket fine print explained

Dubai: Before you belt out Viva La Vida or sway to Fix You at a Coldplay concert, here’s a not-so-fun fact: you’ve likely agreed to be filmed—and possibly go viral—just by stepping into the venue.

That’s right. Buried in the fine print of your ticket (you know, the one you clicked “Agree” on without reading?) are terms that let event organisers photograph, record, and broadcast you as part of the show. Welcome to the world of stadium concerts in the age of social media and kiss cams.

And in case you think this is just legal scare tactics, Platinumlist, the popular regional ticketing platform, spells it out clearly under its liability and safety section:

“By attending the event, you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as part of the audience for promotional purposes.”

Translation?

Your face, outfit, dance moves—or in the case of a now-viral Coldplay concert moment, your uncomfortable kiss-cam reaction—can end up online, in promotional videos, or even in a Coldplay tour film, without a single dirham of compensation.

This became very real recently during Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour stop in Foxborough, MA, when Andy Byron, CEO of a high profile tech company, and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabon was caught on the kiss cam looked visibly awkward. They are both married, but not to each other. Chris Martin himself chimed in with a cheeky, "Either they’re very shy or... something else is going on."

The moment those words were out of the pop icon's mouth, social media meltdown ensued and an internet manhunt to ID the duo.

Now, let’s be clear: not every Coldplay concert is globally streamed or released in cinemas (like their Buenos Aires 2022 show), but most big concerts are filmed—for the archives, promotional clips, or those slick tour highlight reels Coldplay drops on YouTube and Instagram.

Popular ticket vendor company Platinum List also spells out that by buying the ticket to a concert you agree to be filmed.

Other fine-print gems you might have missed include:

• You attend at your own risk (cue loud sounds, flashing lights, and Chris Martin stirring drama)

• No professional cameras or recording gear allowed

• No refunds if the event is rescheduled or delayed

• The venue can boot you out if you misbehave (don’t be that fan)

So what’s the takeaway?

If you're headed to a Coldplay concert—or any stadium gig—the cameras are rolling, and yes, you’ve legally agreed to star in the background. It’s all in the fine print, darling.

You might come for the music, but don't be surprised if you leave as part of a meme. Welcome to live music in the viral age—with terms and conditions applied.