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9 June 2012, 16:41 | Updated: 9 June 2012, 19:23
The 'Paradise' stars played a hit laden set inside Wembley Stadium this afternoon.
Coldplay kicked off the Summertime Ball 2012 in style with a hit packed set in front of a packed 80,000 fans in Wembley Stadium today (9th June).
Arriving on stage after a series of explosive pyrotechnics the band launched into their 'Mylo Xyloto' hit 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall".
After the song, Chris Martin scream: "You sound fantastic for four in the afternoon".
The group then teased the later performance of teen star Justin Bieber and confessed: "We're Justin Bieber's dads".
VIDEO: Watch Coldplay perform 'Charlie Brown' at the Summertime Ball 2012.
The group then played their smash hit 'Yellow' before giving an outing to their Rihanna collaboration 'Princess Of China'.
The band joked that the audience would have to help them out after a problem on stage.
"You'll have to help us out – it's broken but we don't care".
VIDEO: Watch Coldplay perform 'Viva La Vida' at the Summertime Ball 2012.
After a rousing rendition of Viva La Vida which brought the crowd to their feet it was time for the powerful riff of 'Charlie Brown' with the band shouting: "Are there any Beliebers out there," before the track.
You can view a picture of Coldplay live at the Summertime Ball below:
Finishing with their huge hit 'Paradise' the band had the crowd singing along and the band thanked Capital FM listeners for giving them "the best job in the world".
VIDEO: Watch Coldplay perform 'Paradise' at the Summertime Ball 2012.
Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson and The Wanted are still to perform as well as the likes of Jessie J and Usher.
Coldplay's setlist was:
'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall'
'Yellow'
'Princess Of China'
'Viva La Vida'
'Charlie Brown'
'Paradise'
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