Top 5 Moments from Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” Show in Nashville

1. Chris Martin Shows Love to the Innocence Project

Chris Martin has been a longtime, outspoken supporter of our mission to free the innocent and change the systems that are responsible for their wrongful incarceration. Using his platform, he has repeatedly drawn attention to our work, and his invitation to Nashville allowed us to connect with the band’s large fanbase once again and engage in sincere discussions about wrongful convictions and criminal legal reform.

Image: Natasha Jhala/Innocence Project

2. An Exclusive “Grounds for Innocence”-Themed Raffle 

We celebrated our extended partnership with Nashville’s favorite coffee house, Bongo Java Roasting Co., with a “Guess the Number of Beans” contest featuring our brand-new five-pound coffee bag. Fans flocked to our table to take their best guess at how many beans were inside. They performed their best investigations by holding the bag, shaking the bag, doing mental calculations, and even crowdsourcing guesses. One lucky winner walked away with exclusive Coldplay merch, Innocence Project swag, and a bag of the limited-edition “Grounds for Innocence” coffee.  

3. Advocacy in Action — One Fan at a Time

We didn’t just wait for fans to come to our booth — we joined the crowds and lines, meeting people where they were. We bonded over a shared love of Coldplay, built community in real time, and struck up meaningful conversations that raised awareness about wrongful convictions in approachable, fun ways. 

4. Lyric-Inspired Signs That Spoke Volumes

Coldplay shows are known for their creative fan-made signs, with Chris Martin often pausing mid-show to read them out aloud. This time, we added our own twist, with justice-themed spins on iconic Coldplay lyrics. Positioned near the front rows and floor seats, our signs stood out as a powerful reminder that hope and solidarity with wrongly convicted people have a place everywhere, even in a stadium filled with music and lights.

5. A Nashville Surprise With Keith Urban

As if the night wasn’t electric enough, country superstar and Nashville resident Keith Urban made a surprise guest appearance, sending the audience into a frenzy. It was the perfect finale to a night filled with artistry, community, and activism.

Our Nashville stop was more than just a moment — it’s a powerful step in our ongoing work to expand the innocence movement and build bridges with new audiences. As Natasha Jhala, our Director of Marketing and Partnerships who organized the activation, put it:  “The beautiful thing about activations like this is that we are able to meet people where they are at, build community through shared human connection, and empower people to become advocates of change in their communities and beyond. You can make a difference anywhere, you just need to start somewhere — and what better way than at a Coldplay concert.”