Originally posted by KieranU2:[..]
The stage was different - same set-up with more to it. A lot more props with the stage than the festivals had. I saw them at a festival and at a stadium and the stadium was by far better. As atmospheric as T in the Park is, the Sunderland gig had a better atmosphere.
That is "pretty much everyone" which is an uncertain statement. The headline show of theirs had everyone wanting to see Coldplay.
Yeah festivals typically won't let bands do the same things they do in arenas due to public ordinances. I remember reading about restrictions Coldplay had in Chicago regarding their confetti, and some specific fireworks and balloons.
Not really DRASTIC differences but the arena shows are tailored exactly to a band's liking. I still stand by not really counting festival appearances towards what a band can really do live- wouldn't for a band I've ONLY seen at a festival, wouldn't for a band I've seen many other times (a la Foo Fighters).
