SAEDNEWS: Coldplay frontman Chris Martin urged fans at Wembley Stadium to “send love” to the family of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, despite Kirk’s past criticism of the band, in an emotional moment that closed the group’s world tour.
According to Saed News; At London’s Wembley Stadium on Friday night, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin took a moment during the band’s final stop on their Music of the Spheres World Tour to call for compassion and solidarity. In an emotional appeal, he asked fans to “send love anywhere you want to send it in the world,” specifically including the family of Charlie Kirk — the conservative activist who was killed earlier this week in Utah.
The appeal struck many in the crowd as surprising, given Kirk’s well-documented disdain for Coldplay. In July, just weeks before his death, Kirk mocked the band on his podcast, saying he would “rather be caught dead than be at a Coldplay concert.” Despite the harsh words, Martin extended an olive branch of empathy, underscoring his message that love transcends political or personal divides.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was the founder of Turning Point USA, a pro-Trump organization that mobilized conservative youth on college campuses across the United States. Known for his fiery rhetoric and outspoken criticism of liberals and mainstream culture, Kirk was both admired and vilified in American politics.
On Wednesday, he was fatally shot during a debate event at Utah Valley University. Police later announced that the suspected shooter had been arrested, though details about the motive remain under investigation. Kirk leaves behind his wife, Erika, and their two young children.
Before a sold-out crowd in London, Martin paused mid-show to deliver his message:
“For the final time for a few years in London, let’s raise our hands like this,” he said, lifting his arms overhead. “And send love anywhere you want to send it in the world. There are so many places that might need it today … You can send it to Charlie Kirk’s family. You can send it to people you disagree with, but you send them love anyway.”
The statement was met with cheers from the Wembley audience, many of whom raised their hands and joined in the moment of reflection.
Ironically, Kirk had been a vocal critic of the band. Just months before, he quipped on The Charlie Kirk Show: “I find Coldplay music very hard to listen to … I would rather go to a WNBA game than a Coldplay concert.” His comments came as part of a segment mocking a viral “kiss-cam” video from a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts.
Yet Martin’s remarks suggest that for him, Coldplay’s mission has never been about winning over critics but about promoting unity and hope in dark times.
Clips of Martin’s comments quickly circulated online, sparking widespread discussion. Some praised the singer for rising above political animosity and setting an example of compassion. Others argued that mentioning Kirk was inappropriate, given his polarizing reputation.
Still, the moment underscored the band’s ability to use its global platform to foster dialogue and connection in a fractured cultural landscape.
Friday’s concert marked the end of Coldplay’s record-breaking Music of the Spheres tour. As the band wrapped its set, Martin’s appeal for love and healing resonated with many, particularly against the backdrop of geopolitical crises he also referenced — from Ukraine to Sudan.
In remembering a man who once dismissed his music, Martin modeled what he described: sending love “to people you disagree with.” It was a gesture both unexpected and deeply human, leaving fans to reflect on whether compassion can bridge even the deepest divides.
