Coldplay’s Asian opening acts: A comprehensive list
With the band's Music of the Spheres tour ending, let's take a moment to appreciate their dedication to spotlighting Asian artists
Some of the acts Coldplay has featured are Jinan Laetitia, Chloe Qisha, Elyanna, and beabadoobee.
Photo illustration by Ryan Quan
Words by Hannah Abraham
Coldplay’s single biggest cultural moment this year may arguably be Astronomer-CEO-Gate, but how many people have realized that they’ve actually been on tour forever? Technically, it’s more like several years, but potato, potahto.
After three years, five months, and 25 days (to be exact), Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour will finally end on Sept. 12 at London’s Wembley Stadium. By then, it will have become the most-attended concert tour in history, even above Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. When the band kicked off their tour, the United Kingdom still had a queen, Joe Biden was president, and it was still called Twitter.
Over the course of 225 shows, 80 cities and 43 countries, Coldplay has hosted dozens of musical openers. Ed Sheeran comes to mind, as does Jacob Collier. But beyond these big names, the band has clearly made an effort to spotlight artists who are beloved in their home countries, even ones that haven’t hit the Western mainstream. And because we love a good Asian artist roundup, here’s the definitive list of every Asian-origin act that’s opened for Coldplay.
H.E.R: United States/South America
Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, also known as H.E.R., was with Coldplay on the first night of the tour all the way back in March 2022. She then travelled with them for 18 months, opening shows all over the United States and South America. H.E.R. is a legend in her own right: She won an Oscar, five Grammys, a Children’s Emmy, and received a Golden Globe nomination all before joining forces with Coldplay. She has since acted in The Color Purple, shared the stage with Usher during his 2024 Super Bowl performance, and sang the American national anthem at the Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony in Paris. And she’s only 28 years old.
The daughter of a Filipina mom, H.E.R. was the first and most globally visible Asian American opener on the tour.
YOASOBI: Japan
Fun fact: Billboard Japan never had any song surpass one billion streams until YOASOBI’s “Yori No Kakeru” (Into the Night) came along. The duo—vocalist Ikura and producer Ayase—opened for Coldplay at the Tokyo Dome in 2023, part of the band’s initiative to spotlight local artists on their Asia stops. Known for crafting songs inspired by fiction, including fan-submitted stories and anime like Oshi no Ko, they’ve since played Coachella, Lollapalooza, Primavera Sound, and sold out nights at Wembley Arena.
Accusefive: Taiwan
Taiwanese rock band Accusefive joined Coldplay for their Kaohsiung shows in 2023. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Pan Yun-an, singer Tsai Hsin-lun, and drummer Richard Lin, the trio debuted in 2017 and selected their band name by pointing to random words on a bulletin board. After opening for Coldplay, the band went on tour in China and Taiwan, which is especially significant considering the two countries’ strained political relations.
Bunga: Malaysia
Born Noor Ayu Fatini, rapper Bunga made international headlines in 2019 for performing with a full hijab and baju kurung (traditional Malay attire). She was 23 when she was asked to open for Coldplay’s first-ever Kuala Lumpur show. Her music is about personal growth, facing racism, and women's empowerment, and is conspicuously devoid of swear words. She also featured on rapper Pink Sweat$’ “I Feel Good (Asia Edition).”
Rahmania Astrini: Indonesia
Rahmania Astrini (also known as Astri) opened for Coldplay in Jakarta in 2023. She signed with Warner Music Indonesia at 15, after first gaining recognition on social media. Her 2020 release “Runway” was produced by Mr. Fantastic, who’s also produced for Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez. She was another one of the Asian artists featured on Pink Sweat$’ “I Feel Good (Asia Edition).”
Jikamarie: Philippines
Pop R&B singer Angelika Ponce, better known as Jikamarie, first gained popularity with her humorous videos on TikTok. She then debuted in 2021 with “lutang,” which was produced by her brother Ken Ponce (it’s giving Billie and Finneas). “lutang” took off in the Philippines and earned the top spot on Spotify Philippines’ Viral Music charts. She opened Coldplay’s back-to-back sold-out Manila shows in early 2024, which she described to Billboard Philippines as a “surreal” experience. Since then, she’s dropped her debut EP L0VER G!RL, and continues to post covers on social media.
Jinan Laetitia: Singapore
An independent singer-songwriter blending Indonesian lyricism with lo-fi R&B and soul, Jinan Laetitia is known for her introspective songwriting and soft, emotional delivery. She opened Coldplay’s shows during their 2024 Singapore residency and continues to build a regional following in Southeast Asia.
RRILEY: Singapore
Sandra Riley Tang, better known mononymously as Rriley, started out as a founding member of pop quartet The Sam Willows in 2012. After playing festivals like SXSW, Ultra Singapore and Summer Sonic Japan, the Singaporean musician released her debut single “Burn” in 2019. She opened for Coldplay’s Singapore shows in 2024, and continues to play gigs within the country, most recently at Majulah Fest.
Jasmine Sokko: Singapore
One of Singapore’s top-streamed artists on Spotify, Jasmine Wong Chu Qing, who goes by Jasmine Sokko, is both a singer-songwriter and electronic music producer. She wrote and produced her 2016 debut single “1057,” which topped Spotify Singapore’s viral charts on release. Known for performing with visors and masks concealing parts of her face, Sokko joined Laetitia and RRILEY on stage for Coldplay’s shows in her country.
Valentina Ploy: Thailand
A former runner up for Miss Thailand, Valentina Ploy has also appeared on The Voice Thailand and the Italian version of X Factor. The Thai Italian singer’s blind audition on The Voice Thailand went viral in 2018, and she officially debuted her music career with the digital single, “See You In Life,” in 2019. She has since released multiple singles and albums, including Ploy (2023) and Warm (part I) (2025). As a local opener for Coldplay in Bangkok at Rajamangala National Stadium, Valentina took to the stage over two nights during their Southeast Asia leg.
Elyanna: United Kingdom/Asia
Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna has opened for Coldplay across multiple shows in Asia and the United Kingdom, and is scheduled to open for their upcoming final ones at Wembley. In 2024, she featured on Coldplay's track “We Pray” alongside Burna Boy, Little Simz, and Tini. She also performed with them at Glastonbury and Saturday Night Live the same year.
Jasleen Royal: India
Jasleen Royal first flooded Indian airwaves at 18, as a semi-finalist on India’s Got Talent. Since then, she’s been a staple on Indian film soundtracks, singing in Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali and English. She opened for the Coldplay shows in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the latter of which broke the record for the most attended concert in the 21st Century. Royal and Coldplay also released a Hindi version of their song “We Pray” in February.
TWICE: South Korea
Even before they went viral for sealing the Honmoon, South Korea’s nine-member K-pop powerhouse TWICE has been around for a good long while. Formed through survival show Sixteen, Jihyo, Momo, Sana, Mina, Jeongyeon, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu, Nayeon and Dahyun have spent the last 10 years cementing themselves as one of K-pop’s most enduring and successful girl groups. In addition to opening all six of Coldplay’s shows in Seoul this year, they were also invited on stage to perform a new version of Coldplay’s “We Pray,” which they released in April. They have since gone on to release their fourth Korean studio album, embark on the This is For World Tour, and become the first K-pop girl group to headline Lollapalooza.
Marf: Hong Kong
One of Coldplay’s last openers for their final leg, the Malaysian-born, United Kingdom-based singer hit the spotlight with her song “21st Century Cool Girl.” Earlier this year, she was picked to perform on BBC Introducing’s Ones to Watch showcase and sold out her first headline show in four minutes. In February, Kelly Clarkson picked her song, “I Lied, I’m Sorry,” for the Kelly-oke segment on her show.
beabadoobee: United Kingdom
Arguably one of Gen Z indie music’s most-loved success stories, Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus, better known as beabadoobee, is a Filipino British singer-songwriter. After going viral in 2017 with her hit “Coffee,” beabadoobee has since gone on to release 28 singles, and tour with Clairo, The 1975, Halsey, Taylor Swift, and most recently Olivia Rodrigo. She will be opening for Coldplay’s record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley, marking the end of their tour.
Published on September 8, 2025
Words by Hannah Abraham
Art by Ryan Quan
Ryan Quan is JoySauce's social media manager, associate editor, and all-around visual eye. This queer, half-Chinese, half-Filipino writer and graphic designer loves everything related to music, creative nonfiction, and art. Based in Brooklyn, he spends most of his time dancing to hyperpop and accidentally falling asleep on the subway. Follow him on Instagram at @ryanquans, and check out his work on his website.