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).

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. Following the show, a concert replay will be available via Samsung VR for a limited time.

Virtual reality has increasingly been used to bring an enhanced music experience to fans. During the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards, an accompanying app allowed users everywhere to livestream a 360° virtual reality view of the show.

A newly launched concert film from English rock band Queen called VR The Champions offers an immersive, 360° 3D performance available for iPhone, Android and on most web browsers, and compatible with all VR viewing systems. — AFP Relaxnews