During the final night of Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour at London’s Wembley Stadium, frontman Chris Martin paused the concert to deliver a heartfelt message.
Ahead of performing the band’s 2005 hit Fix You, Martin asked fans to raise their hands and “send love anywhere you want in the world,” including to the family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on September 10.
“You can send it to people you disagree with, but you send them love anyway,” Martin told the crowd of over 80,000 fans.
🚨BREAKING: Coldplay’s Chris Martin tells his audience of 80,000+ to send love to Charlie Kirks family during final night at Wembley
It’s no longer about left vs right. It’s about humanity vs insanity. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/zemHBGYWc7
— Raging West (@ragingwest) September 13, 2025
Kirk’s Death Shocked Supporters
Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent right-wing activist, was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. His death quickly drew reactions across the political spectrum.
Police later arrested Tyler Robinson, 22, after his father turned him over to authorities. Robinson is currently awaiting trial.
A Surprising Tribute From Chris Martin
The timing of Chris Martin’s tribute sparked discussion, as Kirk had been openly critical of Coldplay.
Following a viral kiss-cam incident, Kirk once told his followers:
“I would rather be caught dead than be at a Coldplay concert…..I would rather go to a WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) game than go to a Coldplay concert. I couldn’t think of something more boring and banal and a waste of time.”
Music, Humanity, and Healing
Despite Kirk’s past remarks, Martin chose to emphasize unity and compassion. His message framed the moment as something beyond politics:
“It’s no longer about left vs right. It’s about humanity vs insanity.”
The tribute left many fans reflecting on how music can bridge divides, even between those who strongly disagreed in life.
