Coldplay "Excited" For Summertime Ball 2012: "It's Really Cool" - Audio

9 June 2012, 15:49

The 'Paradise' stars tell Capital they are looking forward to performing in Wembley Stadium.

Coldplay saw they are very excited about opening Capital's Summertime Ball later today (9th June) at Wembley Stadium.

The 'Charlie Brown' four-piece told Capital FM they are enjoying their "busy day", which will see the band heading up to Manchester shortly after their set for the next date on their 'Mylo Xyloto' UK arena tour.

"We're excited - is that ok to be excited?" Chris Martin told Capital earlier today. "We have a show in Manchester tonight and this afternoon we're opening for Justin Bieber here [at Wembley] so it's a busy day."

'Paradise' singer Chris added: 'I'm excited to be playing this thing. It's cool."

Coldplay are just one of the many hugely successful artists performing for today's Summertime Ball event, on a line-up also boasting the like of Katy Perry, Usher, Justin Bieber, Flo Rida and The Wanted.

Coldplay are set to open the Capital FM Summertime Ball which begins today at 4pm at London's Wembley Stadium.

You can listen to Coldplay talking to Capital's Rich Clarke about performing at the Summertime Ball 2012 below:

Coldplay speak to Capital before Summertime Ball show

Capital FM is coming live from the Summertime Ball at London's Wembley Stadium on 9th June.

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