Coldplay and Samsung team up on virtual reality livestream

Those who tune in live will be able to hear Coldplay's music and experience the show's pyrotechnics and laser lights as they happen. Pictured is Chris Martin of Coldplay performing during Super Bowl 50.

Coldplay's show at Chicago's Soldier Field will be broacast live in virtual reality to fans in 50 countries – provided they have a Samsung Gear VR headset and compatible phone.

The band's show, part of their A Head Full of Dreams tour, is scheduled for Aug 17 and will be available through the Samsung VR service starting at 8:30pm CST (9:30am Aug 18 in Malaysia).