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Mylo Xylotour
From WikiColdplay
The Mylo Xyloto Tour (affectionately named the Mylo Xylotour) is Coldplay's fifth concert tour to promote the album Mylo Xyloto released in October 2011. The tour began in October 2011 with a series of rehearsal concerts in Europe. A full-production show began in December 2011 in the United Kingdom and continue into 2012 with shows in North America. A set of festival appearances preceded the Mylo Xylotour.
After devoting the summer of 2011 to a promotional tour in Europe, the Americas and Africa, the band announced the tour via their Twitter account in September 2011. Initial dates revealed shows in the UK, France, Germany and Belgium. A set of rehearsal shows were added for October and November, seeing the band partake in radio festivals and fan-exclusive gigs. Due to the demand, the band added additional shows in the UK. One of those dates is a concert at Dingwalls in London. At the same venue in 1998, the band played several shows to help finance their debut album. Later in November, more dates were added in the UK, this time, playing stadiums in June 2012. The shows in Manchester, Sunderland and London sold out in under two hours. The tour kicked off with a live-streamed concert in Madrid.
Broadcasts and recordings
The premiere concert in Madrid was streamed live on YouTube. Entitled, "Coldplay Live: Unstaged", the band performed songs from their new album alongside their previous hits. The concert aired on 26 October 2011. The show was not only streamed on YouTube but also in Times Square. Internet users were able to view exclusive content including a pre-show interview and footage from the band's soundcheck. Viewers were also able to select their camera view, spanning from "front of stage" to "aerial". The show was directed by Anton Corbijn and presented by American Express.[29] The live webcast is reported to have been viewed by nearly 20 million viewers. Replay of the show on Vevo was viewed by nearly 8 million viewers.
The show at the UEA Large Common Room was broadcasted on BBC Radio 1 on 27 October 2011. The band's concert at La Cigale was also live-streamed exclusively for views in Eastern Europe and Asia on Orange. The show at Dingwalls is also planned to air live on BBC Radio 2 on 15 December 2011.
Notes from the tour programme
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Roadie #42: "Every show is a collaboration between the band and the audience" (Mylo Xylotour programme 2011)
Will Champion: "We like to create an atmosphere of togetherness and communal goodwill" (Mylo Xylotour programme 2011)
Dan Green: "If the audience is giving the band everything, they generally give everything back" (Mylo Xylotour programme 2011)
Jonny Buckland: "We feel like we've really gone somewhere as a liveband" (Mylo Xylotour programme 2011)
Chris Martin: "The feeling of having 20.000 people singing together is pretty unsurpassable" (Mylo Xylotour programme 2011)
Guy Berryman: "We try to make the whole audience feel acknowledged. I think that's the key" (Mylo Xylotour programme 2011)
Phil Harvey: "You want to make people forget themselves for a second" (Mylo Xylotour programme 2011)
XL and MX video production project
XL Video are supplying video production – including a projection system, LED screen, cameras and PPU - to Coldplay's acclaimed "Mylo Xyloto" (MX) world tour, continuing its long working relationship with the band that started in 2005. Live video director is Andy Bramley and the content / media servers are designed and programmed by Ben Miles. Together they have evolved a unique, almost cinematic video aesthetic for the band's live performances, working closely with the production and lighting designer Paul Normandale, who designed the screen layout, and Phil Harvey, Coldplay's creative director. Misty Buckley styled the vibrant graffiti tagged set decoration which adds another layer to the visual tone.
Played to a 360 degree audience where possible, with audience seated behind the stage which is still in the end-on position, video is an intricate blend of raw and soft / colourful and monochrome elements in a lively, edgy interactive environment. Both Bramley and Miles have worked with XL Video on many previous occasions and describe the service, equipment and attitude as "Excellent". Over the stage is a single five metre diameter circular Barco O-Lite (10 mm) screen –which is directly backed with a projection screen surface for the 360 degree shows. Out in the auditorium are four circular screens - two at six metres and two at four metres - flown in the roof above the audience.
This ensured that everyone in the arena has a good view of the video. The screens showed a mix of IMAG and playback throughout the performance, and video was again an essential part of the band's communication with the audience. Bringing the screens out to the audience also helps close the space down and make it intimate and theatrical when needed. Coldplay are one of a handful of bands to master the art of making large venues feel intimate and personal with a combination of performance, presence and production. Each screen is fed by a pair of XL's Barco FLM 22K projectors with overlaid images, all connected via a fibre network, specified as the best data solution to deal with the long distances which can be up to 200 metres between projector and control. Miles is running two active Catalyst media servers, via a grandMA Lite console, with two hot backups. Each is fitted with a TripleHead2Go giving three outputs per device – one for each of the six screens, so all can receive independent feeds in any configuration.
This gives the full flexibility to send any source to any screen, together with a 16 x 16 Lightware DVI matrix supplied by XL Video, a new product geared to touring and also remotely controllable. XL built a custom rack to house all the Catalysts, the matrix, associated devices and a UPS. Miles does all the screen management and effecting both playback and camera outputs – an organic Bramley / Miles process often with a flourish of improv– in the Catalyst. The playback footage follows a graffiti inspired trajectory, including re-edited video of the bespoke 'hypnoflow' laser frame from the summer festival tour – and other funkiness, presented with futuristic twists of psychedelia. Bramley has directed Coldplay's live video since 2005's Twisted Logic tour. He and Miles worked in tandem on 2008/09's Viva La Vida tour, where their particular synergy and style of harmonising IMAG, playback and lighting in colour and movement was initiated.
XL are supplying four main cameras for this leg of the tour, one stationed at front of house with a long lens and three hand-helds in the pit – where they can move freely and follow the band. These and one robot cam onstage are cut by Bramley on his GV Kayak console and then sent into the Catalyst system along with the TX feed, and from there, output to screen. XL is supplying six crew to work with Bramley, including Miles, engineer Ed Jarman, projectionist Kevin Parry, LED tech Pieter Laleman and Rob Wick and Sacha Moore on cameras. James Morden and Tracey Donnelly have been XL's technical and project co-ordinators, with Phil Mercer from the LA office as the project manager. This tour sees the continuation of a long and successful history between XL Video and Coldplay, and is currently scheduled to continue throughout 2012. [1]
Set designed and built by 'Brilliant Stages'
The lead up to Christmas 2011 saw Coldplay undertake a twelve-date European arena tour with their album Mylo Xyloto, taking with them a set designed by Misty Buckley and Paul Normandale which featured specialist pieces by UK-based, Brilliant Stages. Chris Martin's inspiration was of the tour as a ball of energy with a warm nucleus reaching out into the audience to provide an inclusive, intimate atmosphere despite the size of the arenas toured.
The design incorporated a crescent stage which spanned the main stage, and a cross-shaped B stage both of which were built by Brilliant Stages and delivered to Park Royal's LH2 studios for rehearsals prior to the tour's launch. The arc'd stage was low enough for Martin to run across and not obscure the sightlines of audience seated behind it, yet angled enough for those at ground-level to gain clear sight of the stunning artwork on its surface. Buckley also worked closely with the band and with street artist, Paris, to create the striking artwork which covered the stage, set and instruments with graffiti, inspired by the works of Basquiat and Picasso. Intensive workshops involved all parties in the creation of a visual representation of the lyrics, through what Buckley describes as "a process of real and gritty evolution" which continued into the performances themselves with Martin frequently adding to the images on stage. "The completely unpredictable, transient nature of the art was a vital part of the show's concept which kept every part of tour fresh," explains Buckley.
Providing the solid basis to this activity was Brilliant Stages engineering. "Brilliant Stages were, as always, just a treat to work with," says Buckley. "Mel and Tony are so accommodating and, from presenting them with the first visual and design, I know they are on my wavelength. They just get on with it, leaving me to focus on the creative aspect knowing all the technicalities are being taken care of."
Regular Brilliant sub-contractor, Andy Russell, currently helping Brilliant through its busy period, was able to take the show's production team through the assembly process. Support was also provided by Brilliant Stages' Luke Johnson, Ian Blunt and Wayne Croft who visited during the rehearsal period to carry out the fine-tuning necessary when putting a set together for the first time. "The work was done without any fuss, and they enjoyed a good lunch with us!" says Head Carpenter for the tour, Mike Humeniuk. "I had the pleasure of working on this set design with Mel Welch, who heads Brilliant's CAD department, and whom I have known for quite a few years," continues Humeniuk. "Between our production manager, Wob Roberts, Mel and myself, we have got ourselves a very nice package of the half donut and the "X" stage."
The crescent shaped stage, measures 18.2m wide by 8.5m deep and rakes to a height of 1.5m at the upstage edge. Brilliant manufactured it from 39 decks of standard 18mm plywood, with each deck laid inside a special aluminium extrusion that protects the edge of the deck from damage. The decks are fixed together using coffin locks – half turn claw style devices that use an 8mm hexagon socket with a T-handled tool to lock and unlock for rapid set up and breakdown. The decks are set onto an aluminium framework which is held together using Brilliant's 'Hook and Channel' system. "The 'Hook and Channel' system designed some years ago by Brilliant is such a fast way of constructing the framework of the stage set, and enables precise placement of this sub-frame," says Humeniuk. "A slight taper within the mating of the hook to the channel ensure rigidity and, as near as dammit, squareness,"
The cross-shaped B-stage has a 7.3m span and rises 1.55m from the ground in front of the main stage. It is built from standard staging on a framework of interconnecting beams and aligned using custom made fittings secured with pins. Like the main stage, the edges of the outer risers are fitted with Velcro strips for attaching drapes and carry a number of cantilevered lighting brackets and shelves for laser fittings. Contained within the B-stage is a manually operated, hydraulic piano lift. A piano parking riser allows the piano to be moved easily on and off the lift, which is mounted on a dolly and wheeled into position before being secured and levelled on legs. Brilliant's design process incorporated the mating of the All Access main stage and catwalk to the custom pieces supplied by Brilliant via a series of aluminium plates that formed intersections with the mainstage. "Mel was marvellous, I kept throwing bits at him and he handled it beautifully, getting the CAD team to produce drawings for approval almost by return of email!" says Humeniuk. "All those involved in this project have been nothing other than positive throughout.
"Of course, I would not be having such an enjoyable time on this tour if it was not for the fact that I have a couple of the best carps – Toby Pitts and Hobson (Andrew Pearson) – in the business covering my bottom! "Tony Bowern runs a great company that manufactures some of the biggest 'Wow' factors that the 'rock n roll' industry has ever seen. It is a pleasure working with them again, as you know exactly what you are going to get. "Brilliant Stages; it's all in the name. Brilliant…… are!" [2]
Jason Regler's Xylobands
Coldplay is on a world tour at present, called the Mylo Xyloto tour enthralling their fans. But the more interesting thing is that the pop/rock band is on to something new lately, turning its audience members into interactive participants by handing them, LED-illuminated wristbands called Xylobands that can be activated using a radio signal.
These LED-illuminated wristbands have been most notably featured in Coldplay's "Charlie Brown" music video and at the band's concerts.
These bands are given away free to the entire audience before the show and come in a variety of colors. They have the Twitter hashtag #coldplayfilm printed on them to promote the band's live DVD. When turned on during the concert, the audience is illuminated with multicolored twinkling lights.
The Xylobands help to create a sense of community between the fans and connect them to the artist. After the concerts, they can either recycle the wristbands onsite or keep them free of charge. See what they look like in action in the video below: [3]
The Inspiration:
Jason Regler, the Xyloband inventor and co-owner of RB Concepts told in an interview that he came up with the idea after listening to a lyric from the Coldplay song, "Fix You."
"In 2005, when Coldplay did the Glastonbury Festival, I remember I was going through a few down days and I saw them doing Fix You. And there was just a feeling of it bringing everyone together, as well as the line "lights will guide you home." That's when the idea of a wristband came to mind."
The entire concept was created with Coldplay in mind luckily the group was extremely receptive to the idea.
The LED Technology
The wristbands are controlled from single laptop that's loaded with Xyloband's software, provided by the RB Concepts company. The laptop is then connected to a transmitter and antenna through a cable, which can broadcast a signal to control the wristbands up to 328 yards away. Each wristband has a receiver, which allows data to be sent from the laptop to the wristbands, telling them how and when to flash during the concert.
Currently, the wristbands can only be switched on during events using the transmitters, combined with RB Concept's software.
The Afterglow and the funny stories:
These wristbands are usually supposed to get turned off after the concerts. But there have been hilarious stories of Coldplay fans that freaked out when the wristbands continued to glow.
One fan told the Telegraph, "My Xyloband woke me up in the middle of the night and it's still glowing."
Another joked, "Really weird, my dad's white Xyloband just started flashing again." A Belgian fan added: "Mine is alive! It started flickering about an hour ago."
Clive Banks, who is the co-founder of RB Concepts told The Independent that the "afterglow" is no cause for concern. "There's no mind control or tracking, they are just for fun," he said.
However Regler believes that if the Xylobands could be activated at home, users would control them during the event—thus ruining the community experience of flashing as one light.
For now geeks can try and replicate the transmission to activate the Xylobands, but according to Regler they might have a bit of trouble cracking the code.
The Cost to the Band
The front man Chris Martin confessed that the band was considering dumping the gimmick because of the huge cost.
"Most of the money we're earning on the tour is put into the wristbands," he told Bauer Radio. "We have to figure out how to keep it going without going broke because it's a crucial part of the concert."
The Band's Guitarist Johnny Buckland said that it has cost Coldplay nearly half a million Euro a night to fund the Xylobands but he hopes they will be able to continue doing it. "It looks amazing, it just makes everyone have a great time, most of all us - and it just feels so magical".[4]
2011: Appearances & Shows
17 October 2011: Ellen DeGeneres Show, Burbank, California, USA
18 October 2011: KROQ, Red Bull Sound Space, Los Angeles, USA
21 October 2011: Today Show, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, USA
26 October 2011: Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid, Spain
27 October 2011: BBC Radio 1's Student Tour, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
31 October 2011: Orange/NRJ show, La Cigale, Paris, France
2 November 2011: 1Live Radiokonzert E-Werk, Cologne, Germany
4 November 2011: Senkvelds Coldplay-fest, Folkteateret, Oslo, Norway
17 November 2011: Coldplay et. al @ Children In Need concert, MEN Arena, Manchester, UK (Live on BBC1)
24 November 2011: Little Noise Sessions St John-at-Hackney, London, UK (Chris and Jonny only)
3 December 2011: SECC, Glasgow, UK
4 December 2011: MEN Arena, Manchester, UK
9 December 2011: O2 Arena, London, UK
14 December 2011: Bercy, Paris, France
15 December 2011: Lanxess Arena,Cologne, Germany
17 December 2011: Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
18 December 2011: Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium
20 December 2011: Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
21 December 2011: O2 World Arena, Berlin, Germany
Coldplay Insider Blogs
January 2012
28 January 2012: NRJ Music Awards, Cannes, France
February 2012
8 February 2012: Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA, USA
9 February 2012: Jimmy Kimmel Live, Los Angeles, CA, USA (re-scheduled from 7 February 2012)
10 February 2012: MusiCares Person of the Year tribute, Los Angeles, CA, USA
12 February 2012: 54th Grammy Awards, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
16 February 2012: 2DayFM, Mobile Live Set, Sydney, Australia (CANCELLED)
17 February 2012: Sunrise, Sydney, Australia (CANCELLED)
March 2012
2 March 2012: Good Morning America, New York, NY, USA
4 March 2012: Amnesty International Presents: The Secret Policeman's Ball, New York, NY, USA
April 2012
17 April 2012: Rexall Place, Edmonton, Canada
18 April 2012: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Canada
20 April 2012: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC, USA
21 April 2012: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC, USA
24 April 2012: Rose Garden Arena, Portland, OR, USA
25 April 2012: KeyArena, Seattle, WA, USA
27 April 2012: HP Pavilion At San Jose, San Jose, CA, USA
28 April 2012: HP Pavilion At San Jose, San Jose, CA, USA
May 2012
1 May 2012: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA
2 May 2012: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA
4 May 2012: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA
18 May 2012: Dragao Stadium, Porto, Portugal
20 May 2012: Estadio Vicente Calderón, Madrid, Spain
22 May 2012: Stade Charles Herman, Nice, France
24 May 2012: Olympic Stadium, Turin, Italy
26 May 2012: Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich, Switzerland
29 May 2012: Ricoh Stadium, Coventry, England
June 2012
1 June 2012: Emirates Stadium, London, England
2 June 2012: Emirates Stadium, London, England
4 June 2012: Emirates Stadium, London, England
7 June 2012: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
9 June 2012: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
9 June 2012: Capital FM's Summertime Ball 2012, Wembley Stadium, London, England
10 June 2012: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
22 June 2012: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA
23 June 2012: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA
25 June 2012: Toyota Center, Houston, TX, USA
26 June 2012: Toyota Center, Houston, TX, USA
28 June 2012: St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL, USA
29 June 2012: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL, USA
July 2012
2 July 2012: Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA, USA
3 July 2012: Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC, USA
5 July 2012: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
6 July 2012: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
8 July 2012: Verizon Center, Washington, DC, USA
9 July 2012: Verizon Center, Washington, DC, USA
23 July 2012: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
24 July 2012: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
26 July 2012: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
27 July 2012: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
29 July 2012: TD Garden, Boston, MA, USA
30 July 2012: TD Garden, Boston, MA, USA
August 2012
1 August 2012 - Palace Of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI, USA
3 August 2012 - Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ, USA
4 August 2012 - Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ, USA
7 August 2012 - United Center, Chicago, IL, USA
8 August 2012 - United Center, Chicago, IL, USA
10 August 2012 - Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN, USA
11 August 2012 - Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN, USA
28 August 2012 - Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
30 August 2012 - Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden
September 2012
2 September 2012 - Stade de France, Paris, France
4 September 2012 - Rheinenergiestadion, Cologne, Germany
6 September 2012 - Malieveld, The Hague, Netherlands
12 September 2012 - Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany
14 September 2012 - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
16 September 2012 - Slavia Eden Stadium, Prague, Czech Republic
19 September 2012 - National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland
22 September 2012 - AWD Arena, Hannover, Germany
November 2012
10 November 2012 - Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
13 November 2012 - Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
17 November 2012 - Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia
18 November 2012 - Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia
21 November 2012 - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia
December 2012
29 December 2012 - Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT, USA
30 December 2012 - Barclays Center, New York, NY, USA
31 December 2012 - Barclays Center, New York, NY, USA
February 2013
5 February 2013 - Estadio do Morumbi, Sao Paulo, Brazil (cancelled)
7 February 2013 - Estadio do Zequinha, Porto Alegre, Brazil (cancelled)
9 February 2013 - Estadio Unico de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina (cancelled)
12 February 2013 - Estadio Monumental, Santiago, Chile (cancelled)
15 February 2013 - Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico (cancelled)
18 February 2013 - Estadio 3 de Marzo, Guadalajara, Mexico (cancelled)
19 February 2013 - Estadio Universitario, Monterrey, Mexico (cancelled)
The Oracle on the Mylo Xylotour
February 28, 2013 - submitted by Carrie, United States of America
Q. Greetings!
Is the MX tour officially over?
Thank you for your time.
The Oracle replies:
Yes it is.
January 29, 2013 - submitted by Danny Ackers, United Kingdom
Q. Hi Oracle.
So I seen MX tour at Manchester, Etihad... Which was fantastic - obviously, and managed to grab me some MX confetti.
When I got it home I posed the question, what do these shapes mean? Where do they come from?
Can you enlighten me with your knowledge?
The Oracle replies:
If you look at the artwork on the MX album, you will see the same symbols by the side of each song title.
Each confetti shape represents a song.
December 10, 2012 - submitted by Ethan, United Kingdom
Q. Hey Oracle,
I am just curious to know how does the band get to the C stage? I know that they come back through the crowd, do they go that way as well to the C stage?
Many Thanks,
Coldplay For Life!:D
The Oracle replies:
It depends on the venue. In the Live 2012 film, there's footage of the band driving buggies around the corridors taking them to the back of the arena and then they run down the aisle to the C stage.
In the stadiums they walk around the back of the stage to come out half way down and are escorted through the crowd via a makeshift walkway fashioned from tapes used to cordon a section off for easy access.
December 3, 2012 - submitted by Jaroslav , Lithuania
Q. Dear Oracle
I wanted to question you why the band dosen't play Square One in the MX tour ?
The Oracle replies:
Square One was very much an opener; that is to say that its place was perfect on the Twisted Logic tour as the first song of the set.
It doesn't really fit anywhere else so hasn't been played since.
Politik was an obvious opener too but that somehow works where they have placed it over the years.
November 19, 2012 - submitted by Terry, United Kingdom
Q. Hi Oracle, how many guitars have been wrecked by the throw at the end of GPASUYF? Looks like a damaging throw!
The Oracle replies:
Looks can be deceiving. Sometimes the guitar needs serious first aid and Hoppy will spend a long time repairing it but guitars are pretty durable so sometimes there's little to no damage.
October 22, 2012 - submitted by Jameson, United States of America
Q. G'day, Oracle!
Now that the Mylo Xyloto comics have gotten so much more attention since the release of the HLH music vid, are the boys planning on incorporating any of the characters/animations into their shows? On the large screens where the multi-colored running man is, for example.
Hope you're having a good one!
The Oracle replies:
No, they're not. It would be pretty pointless to start anything new given the MX tour is coming to a close. Those characters have been around longer than the record so if anything it would have made sense to have them from the beginning.
August 15, 2012 - submitted by Daniel, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle! How come Frank Ocean has been taken off the upcoming tour dates? Thanks!
The Oracle replies:
He hasn't been "taken off"; he's cancelled all his scheduled performances including his own European tour, V Festival and the opening slot with Coldplay.
Anchorman will announce his replacement soon.
July 31, 2012 - submitted by Iris, United States of America
Q. Hi Oracle,
After Coldplay's tour is over in November what happens to the roadies?
Thank You :)
The Oracle replies:
They get to rest, go on holiday, return home to their families and then start all over again - with another band. There is a handful of our roadies who remain with the boys even when they're not touring but most other crew members will go on the road again. It's a hard life - really hard work but most of them wouldn't have it any other way.
July 10, 2012 - submitted by Eve, France
Q. Hi Oracle,
How many T-shirts and pants have the band for the shows?
When I see the pics during their MX tour, I noted that they wear the same clothes. And I don't think they have only 1 pant and T-shirt.
The Oracle replies:
The guys have a wardrobe flight case each with various changes of clothes and footwear. If you look back at Anchorman's live blogs, historically they often show a photo of the clothes. If you scroll down this one from the Emirates blog, you will see a picture of Chris' garments.
July 3, 2012 - submitted by Miguel, Philippines
Q. Hey Oracle,
I was watching Coldplay live videos of Yellow during their Mylo Xyloto tour on youtube recently, and I was wondering if they stopped using the yellow balls they release during the song. If so are they going to use them again? Much thanks! And I'm seeing them in Toronto in July.
The Oracle replies:
You will have balloons don't worry. They aren't yellow and they aren't released during Yellow. They appear during... actually, I won't spoil it for you!
June 20, 2012 - submitted by Danny, United Kingdom
Q. Hi Oracle.
So I seen MX tour at Manchester, Etihad... Which was fantastic - obviously, and managed to grab me some MX confetti.
When I got it home I posed the question, what do these shapes mean? where do they come from? who came up with them?
Can you enlighten me with your knowledge?
The Oracle replies:
The confetti is based on the symbols that appear in the Mylo Xyloto artwork.
June 12, 2012 - submitted by Bernie, United States of America
Q. Why is it that the set list stays almost exactly the same the entire tour? It's a great set regardless but doesn't the band get tired of playing the same songs in the same order night after night?
First time asking a question to the almighty Oracle so fingers crossed for a response!
The Oracle replies:
The production of a show can be very complicated and take a lot of time to prepare to get it perfect. This show particularly doesn't lend itself to much change. I am aware of a very few number acts who change their set during a tour so it isn't unusual not to - it's more usual in fact.
A few songs have been replaced and moved around since the festivals last year and the latter end of the year's dates.
The band buzz so much off playing the songs live to a different crowd every night that no, they don't get bored.
May 31, 2012 - submitted by Gherardo, Italy
Q. Helloo!
Why not make a DVD at the end of Mylo Xyloto Tour? Like Live 2003!
It would be great to see how the band has changed, and what kind of show has created.
You should just do it, also for Xylobands !! They are f*****g incredible.
The Oracle replies:
I have no idea why, but every single question sent in by Italian fans this week (there have been a few) have all had swearing them! I have edited by inserting asterisks.
Anyway, to answer your request, you're a little behind the news amico. There IS going to be a live film from the MX tour. We haven't got any details to reveal to you just yet apart from a film is coming. Hoorah!
May 29, 2012 - submitted by Thomas, United Kingdom
Q. Hi Oracle,
I just watched the Hurts Like Heaven video from the European Stadiums (seeing them in Manchester on the 9th June) and noticed all the lasers. I was wondering, that with the stadiums being roofless, is there any problem with the lasers hitting low flying aircraft and such?
The Oracle replies:
That's a very good question Thomas and a subject I was talking about in detail last week in fact.
Lasers obviously do come with certain risks so there are stringent safety rules and regulations in place - they can't beam over a certain height if there's a risk to aviation. The same goes for beaming below the heads of the audience to protect them also. The lasers are all perfectly harmless at our shows.
Enjoy Manchester!
May 22, 2012 - submitted by Aimee, Poland
Q. during European MX tour, concerts are every other day. I was wondering if guys comes home (I mean UK) or stays in European countries where they perform on the day off?
The Oracle replies:
They were in Portugal the night before that show as it was the first of the European leg but they do come home in between the rest to be with their families.
April 30, 2012 - submitted by James, United Kingdom
Hello Oracle,
I've printed off a seating plan for Coldplay's upcoming gig at the Emirates Stadium but there is no sign of the 'X' stage in the middle, will it be there?
Many Many Thanks :)
The Oracle replies:
As far as I know, the X Stage is the B stage which is situated at the end of one of the runways from the main stage.
I have a feeling you are referring to the C stage, as that is positioned in the seated area at the back within the audience.
That wouldn't appear on a seating plan. Apart from it being a surprise on the night, the seating plan from show to show isn't modified too much online.
April 23, 2012 - submitted by Christian, Germany
Q. Hey Oracle, I've seen the picture of the crew vs. band football match Roadie #42 posted on his blog. I was wondering if this is the whole crew for the tour 'cause it seems like few people to manage such a big thing like a world tour.
The Oracle replies:
Gosh no, Christian, you're quite right to assume that's too few people for a huge tour; that's nowhere near the full crew. There are 2 crews taking 2 stages, plus backline crew as well as a local crew at each venue. I should imagine the number of people it takes to put on a show of this scale is well into the 3 figure area. The backline crew who make up the crew football team is considerably smaller.
April 19, 2012 - submitted by Meghan, United States of America
Q. What time does Coldplay take the stage? We have tickets for Seattle, but my daughter has to play the flute in her school band concert and we need to know if we'll still have time to get there for them or if we should just try to sell our tickets. We'd be bummed to do it, but we don't want to miss half the show and there's no way our 14-year-old can get out of her school performance. Thanks in advance.
The Oracle replies:
Here's the info for States dates:
Doors 5pm
The Pierces 7pm
Metronomy 7:45pm
Coldplay 9pm - 11pm
April 19, 2012 - submitted by Hannah, United Kingdom
Q. Hi
Phil tweeted before about there being another concert DVD, do you have any idea where they're thinking about filming the concert yet? Or any other information regarding the DVD?
Thanks, its pretty exciting!
The Oracle replies:
No, that's why Phil tweeted "...but where to film it?"
Feel free to tweet him back with your suggestions - others have.
It is exciting, you're right. I personally cannot wait!
I have no news for you. It's a case of watch this space. Well, not *this* space obviously, just keep an eye on the website and twitter in the coming weeks & months.
April 17, 2012 - submitted by James, United Kingdom
Q. Dear Oracle, why is the UK tour so short compared to the US tour? All of the bands tickets are sold out in the MEN as far as I know and so is London plus I live in Liverpool so the only realistic place is Manchester, always wanted to go and see the band live and will now have to wait until their next tour :/
The Oracle replies:
The USA is in the top 5 countries listed by area while the UK is hanging around the #80 mark. There is a vast difference in size of the countries for starters!
By the way, if you've been looking at tickets for Manchester's M.E.N, you definitely won't find tickets as they're playing the Etihad Stadium. Keep trying, there may be tickets available or other fans may not be able to go so don't give up just yet.
March 27, 2012 - submitted by Leah, Trinidad and Tobago
Q. Dear Oracle,
I bought tickets to see Coldplay on 24th July in Montreal with 4 other friends. The Ticket we received says Section 205 "Obstructed view". The Bell Centre said that they won't know how obstructed the view will be because they don't know the stage setup....
We're flying in all the way from Trinidad & Tobago to see the show and I'm hoping that we didn't get stuck with poor viewing :((((
Can you help or provide any info re: stage plan for Bell Centre at Montreal?? Thanks!
The Oracle replies:
The stage set-up is 360 degree so you'll be able to see wherever your seats are. Obstructed view usually suggests some part of the supports and/or beams so you will definitely need to check with the venue to find out whereabouts Section 205 places you in relation to the structure.
March 15, 2012 - submitted by Josh Smullen, United Kingdom
Q. Will the stages for the UK Stadium tour strut into the crowd like I've seen on previous gigs? Would be amazing if they did!
The Oracle replies:
I'm pretty sure that a runway jutting out of the stage will always be there. It's a great way to connect with the audience and of course, the band have had a 'B stage' section performed there too so don't think they'd be keen to lose that.
March 15, 2012 - submitted by Hedy, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle! I have been desperately searching for some floor seats to the show in Atlanta, GA on July 2nd. However, ticketmaster no longer has them. So, if I purchase tickets from eBay or StubHub, there wouldn't be any problems when presenting my tickets, would there? I don't think so, but I have seen some previous oracle questions mentioning that one's ID must be presented, and if I am buying someone else's ticket, I don't want any complications! Thanks! Hedy
The Oracle replies:
As far as I know I.D is required to collect pre-paid tickets from the box office so you should be fine buying from a 3rd party as long as they already have their tickets in hand. Of course I would always advise to buy from a reputable company as otherwise there is always a chance you could somehow be at risk.
March 13, 2012 - submitted by Yvonne, United Kingdom
Q. I hope the Oracle can help, I'm probably panicking too soon, but I bought tickets from ticket master for the June Coldplay gig at the Emirates, and haven't had the tickets yet. Has anyone else? I will be completely gutted if something has gone wrong.
The Oracle replies:
I have no idea if anyone else has got their tickets yet but rest assured yours are not late according to the event info so you can stop panicking. Ticketmaster do state on their website that "tickets for this event are provided directly by the promoter and not printed by Ticketmaster and may not be despatched until ten days before the event".
March 12, 2012 - submitted by Elaine, Ireland
Q. I have front row tickets to see Coldplay in the Hollywood Bowl. As I'm Irish I'm used to an enthusiastic crowd (eg Oxegen 2011 BRILL) But Jesus the Yanks just stand there with what I would consider, total lack of respect. Do I take an Irish flag and give the band the reaction they deserve or just shut up and stand????
The Oracle replies:
Er, I have to disagree there Elaine as I think you're being harsh on the American fans. Whenever I have seen the band in the States (4 times), the crowd has always been amazing. In fact, I remember one particular show where I couldn't understand why the audience were screaming as if at an *NSYNC concert! Given you're on the front row I am sure you'll be able to react to the band in your own way so go for it and don't worry what anyone else is doing. I'm a quarter Irish and love all things Emerald Isle but as the band aren't Irish I am wondering why you feel the need to take a flag at all? If it's because you're from nearer their home, maybe just say it with a t-shirt as that's not likely to block anyone's view.
March 7, 2012 - submitted by Franco, Paraguay
Q. Dear Oracle, you can tell us if this video cellphone record is true?
"Will Champion: "Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela watch out, here we go".
We can't found the complete video anywhere... Thanks! Please send us any link to see the complete video!
The Oracle replies:
I found the complete video which is also a much clearer version.
This video is quite old now and although Will does mention certain countries and says "...watch out, we will come"; he doesn't mention when. There is always the possibility of tour dates being added to the current itinerary but as yet there has been no mention of South America other than in that interview.
March 7, 2012 - submitted by Sarah, Canada
Q. Can you point me to a picture of how the stage is set up for the North American Tour. This is in regards to buying seats behind the stage and I am curious if it has a high backdrop or not.
The Oracle replies:
As I said last week (or the week before), the view from behind the stage is a good one so don't worry. There isn't a backdrop as such; it's open apart from a low graffiti wall.
March 5, 2012 - submitted by Craig, United Kingdom
Q. Hi there, just wondering if the bands clothing is custom made or if I can buy similar gear in the shops as I love the colours and graffiti used in them ? Look forward to a reply thanks :)
The Oracle replies:
The beauty of Coldplay stage costumes is that you can easily recreate the look at home and most of the key items can be found on the high street. Ooh get me, I sound like Gok Wan[5]. Any that aren't available from popular chains can be replaced by similar items given that they will be customized with dye or paint to change their appearance anyway.
February 29, 2012 - submitted by Paul, United Kingdom
Q. I Have two standing tickets for coldplay Friday 1st June 2012 want to swap for the Monday 4th June. Anyone interested?
The Oracle replies:
Try asking here[6]. Hopefully you'll be able to find someone to swap with.
February 29, 2012 - submitted by JD, United Kingdom
Q. is Coldplay not playing at T in the Park 2012?
The Oracle replies:
Now there's a date I can definitely confirm that they're NOT playing given they appeared there last year.
February 28, 2012 - submitted by Shiva, Canada
Q. Hi Oracle, Coldplay is selling tickets for behind the stage seats for the upcoming shows. Any idea how the view would be?
The Oracle replies:
I assume it will be just like the London's shows in December I know someone who sat there and said "good actually... really suprised how good".
February 2, 2012 - submitted by Monique, Australia
Q. Hi Oracle, I recently heard that Coldplay are coming to Sydney, Australia, for two intimate shows. I really really want to enter to win tickets to these shows but the terms & conditions say you have to be a permanent resident of NSW and be 18 years or over. I am almost 17 and live in QLD but I would willingly travel any distance in Australia to see them. I can easily get transport and accommodation sorted accompanied by an adult guardian. I would like to know if there is anyway I can still attend??? Please please help, I really want to see them live and would do anything, I just hate not being eligible.
The Oracle replies:
I remember being of an age where I couldn't attend gigs as I couldn't get in certain venues. There are safety concerns with competitions and that's why the minimum adult age of 18 is imposed. I am sorry to say it doesn't matter how mature a person is or whether they have accommodation, the rules are there for a reason and they* will not bend them for any one individual or it wouldn't be set that way in the first place.
I'm sorry it must be really frustrating but at least it is being streamed live so you'll be able to watch.
- "they" is not the band by the way. We have nothing to do with terms & conditions but for what it's worth, I have organised quite a few fan events and I insist on the same rule. If it had said "unless accompanied by an adult", that would be the only way you could attend.
February 1, 2012 - submitted by Holly, United Kingdom
Q. Dear Oracle,
if I was to buy tickets off of a friend would I still be able to get into the Coldplay concert at the Emirates? is there any photo ID or name ID in use (like at Glastonbury) or can I use them without this friend present?
The Oracle replies:
If you have the tickets in hand you don't need photo identification to get in to the show. It's only if you're collecting tickets from the box office that they may stipulate that at point of purchase. Please make sure you always read the small print and terms & conditions regarding tickets as rules may differ between certain venues/ticket agents.
January 11, 2012 - submitted by Andrew, United States of America
Q. When I went to my first Coldplay concert at the Verizon wireless amphitheater in Irvine, California, the band moved stages three during their set. Meaning, they had two mini stages set up in the audience, which were more like raised platforms. On these mini stages, the band played their cover of Billie Jean and also did some acoustic songs. I was wondering if this was just special to the Viva tour, or to the Irvine venue, or if the band is planning on doing the stages in the audience thing in the future. It was truly memorable because I was able to be five feet away from them while they were playing on one of the stages.
The Oracle replies:
It always amazes me when I get two similar questions in quick succession. I think our fans have psychic powers!
See the last question I answered about the X stage (previously known as the B stage).
There hasn't been a C stage (the part where the band went right to the back of the venue and performed from within the audience) so far on the MX tour. I don't think it will be making an appearance.
January 11, 2012 - submitted by Leah, Canada
Q. I have tickets in front of the X stage for Toronto's July show. How many songs does the band usually do on this stage?
The Oracle replies:
Generally they do 2-3 songs on the X stage. Don't forget the protrusion is at the end of a catwalk that is used a lot by Chris mostly, but also Jonny. You'll have a great view of those moments as well as a good vista via the screens positioned around the venue.
December 21, 2011 - submitted by Leah, Canada
Q. Greetings from BC!
I'm finally getting to go to a Coldplay concert in April and I'm so excited! I was wondering if they will be doing an acoustic part on the c-stage for this tour like they did before?
Thanks so much!
The Oracle replies:
The C stage - now dubbed the X stage given its shape - is pretty much a permanent fixture these days so yes, I'd say it's pretty certain they will continue to have an acoustic set at the end of the runway to get closer to the crowd and have that more intimate moment.
December 15, 2011 - submitted by Giulia, Germany
Q. I see that Emeli Sande has done the openings for some of Coldplay's concerts recently. Do you know whether she will do the same for the summer 2012 concerts (I would love to see her at the September concerto in Munich).
The Oracle replies:
It's not usual for the support slots to do more than one leg (yes, I know that Bat For Lashes did but that was a Latin American tour sometime after the initial run).
I think Emeli will be very busy doing her own tours anyway. Did you know that yesterday it was announced yesterday that she has won the Brits Critics Choice award. Congratulations Emeli!
August 16, 2011 - submitted by Sarah, United Kingdom
Q. Hey Oracle!
In the beginning of Coldplay's performance at the iTunes Festival and Lollapalooza, there's an orchestra recording playing that sounds like something from Disney. Is that Coldplay's doing or the festival's way of introducing them?
Thanks!! :)
The Oracle replies:
It's actually the Back To The Future Theme Song. I don't know if you've seen the film or not but it was made back in 1985 and is a modern day classic worth checking out.
July 21, 2011 - submitted by Maaike, Canada
Q. Hi Oracle,
I hope you're well. Did the boys make their own clothes for the upcoming tour like they did for the Viva tour? If not, who did? Thanks! :)
The Oracle replies:
The band are involved in ideas for what their clothes will look like and did have a hand in certain customising of the Viva costumes but didn't actually make them.
The same goes for the current clothes. Beth, their stylist, bought various pieces and got t shirts screenprinted etc. The band designed patches that were added and they all put bits of spray paint on them.
May 26, 2011 - submitted by Laurens, Belgium
Q. Dear Oracle,
Will the band wear the same Viva jackets and use all the Viva la Vida stuff for the summer festivals or have they come up with something new?
The Oracle replies:
It's all gonna be new. We've all had haircuts and there are new threads to wear too.


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The inspiration comes from the sky. Msum's planetarium takes a look at the season of lights and the history behind the twinkling stars. The show talks about the history of holiday customs from putting lights on trees, to the Hanukkah Menorah, to the Yule Log. The story takes you on an adventure going through the history of different people from many places, and what light means to them.


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He had already shown he was the fastest player on the field, so he might as well show off his arm. Then it was back to pure speed.
Tailback Andrew Brown scored four long touchdowns and passed for another to lead Tumwater to a 48-26 victory over Timberline in an entertaining non-conference football game Friday night at Tumwater District Stadium.
Brown's final grace note was a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown on the last play of the game. He totaled 291 all-purpose yards for the game.
For Timberline (1-1), it was a coming-out party for quarterback Gabriel Gutierrez. The sophomore completed 24 of 44 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns, though each of his three interceptions cost his team.
Tumwater's special teams and defense staked the T-Birds to a 14-0 first-quarter lead as both offenses struggled to find their rhythm.
After the Thunderbirds (1-1) stifled the Blazers' first possession, Brown fielded a line-drive punt near his own 30, got a crushing block from teammate Korye Trejo to gain the corner, then outsprinted the field down the right sideline for a 72-yard touchdown.
Tumwater's second touchdown didn't come from its offense, either. Jaime Bryant, 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, jumped in the middle of a Timberline screen pass, caught the football in stride and cruised 39 yards for the score.
The Blazers, unable to generate much on the ground, turned to Gutierrez and a stable of sure-handed receivers. Gutierrez connected on a 36-yard touchdown pass that landed in Justace Buhl's arms after being tipped by defender Gabe Gleizes.
On the Blazers' next possession, Gutierrez found an open Tobi Gann for a 26-yard TD strike.
Tumwater would score once more before halftime, set up by the T-Birds' second theft of a Timberline screen pass, this one by David Durden. Brown made the takeaway pay. He took a pitchout and hit Kyle Plamondon in the numbers on a 36-yard TD play.
Brown, a 5-11, 175-pound senior, asserted himself on the first scrimmage play of the second half. He took off around right end, and once he made the corner, it was a footrace he would win on a 59-yard scoring run.
Gutierrez and the Blazers struck quickly in response, with Trent Gallagher on the receiving end of a 45-yard scoring pass.
On the next T-Birds possession, Brown created a near-duplicate of his previous touchdown, this one from 63 yards away as Tumwater built its lead to 35-20.
Gutierrez wasn't done. With the Blazers facing fourth down and 12 from their own 48, Gutierrez found a streaking Brennon Kaleiwahea for a 52-yard scoring play.
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Magnolia — Robin W. Steadman, 58, of Magnolia passed away on December 17, 2012 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, following an extended illness.
Born in Melrose on May 11,1954, he was the son of Dr. H.R. Steadman, Jr. and (late) Luemma Steadman.
A 1971 graduate of Gloucester High School, Robin also attended the flight program at Nathaniel Hawthorne College in Antrim, New Hampshire. He worked many years in the family veterinary business. In most recent years, he worked at Varian as a final assembler. He was a licensed EMT and a member of the Gloucester Elks. He enjoyed landscaping, the local beaches and traveling with his family.
In addition to his wife Mary of 25 years, he is survived by their daughters, Bridget Panniello, wife of Mark Panniello of Ipswich, Emily Steadman of Magnolia and their son Andrew Steadman of Magnolia. A sister, Heather Steadman of Gloucester; two grandsons, Patrick and Drew Panniello of Ipswich and his father, Dr. H.R. Steadman Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He is pre-deceased by his mother, Luemma Steadman and his brother Christopher Steadman.
ARRANGEMENTS: A private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923 or to the Cape Ann Animal Aid, 4 Paws Lane Gloucester, MA 01930.


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Comanche County, Okla._The victim from Tuesday's fatality wreck on Highway 62 west of Lawton has been identified.
The Cache Police Department identified the victim as 50-year-old Daniel Landen.
The wreck happened when Landen's wife swerved off the highway to avoid a piece of metal. The Highway Patrol says she lost control of the SUV when she got back on the road, and rolled it three times.
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Need to know: More than a lot of menswear designers, Carlos Campos is a constructer. He cuts his own patterns and describes himself as a "frustrated architect." Collaborating with one of his idols, Santiago Calatrava, two years ago on a New York City Ballet production meant a lot to him; just how much is evident in this collection, a considered homage to the Spanish architect. Drawstring jackets and elbow-length sleeves capture some of the fluidity of Calatrava's designs, and higher rises let the neat, tabbed trousers soar upwards just a little. Presented in fair-weather colors reminiscent of marigolds, grass, and oh-so-clear skies—the main deviation from the monotone being a minuscule stars-and-dots print—the clothes are, for lack of a better word, a mood-lifter.
He says: "My collection is always looking a little bit toward the future. In Star Trek, everyone wears the same uniform. So you can mix and match, but I wanted to present the collection in monotone," Campos says.
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Pasco, Wash. – A Franklin County judge will appoint a new lawyer for a man accused of identity theft.
Prosecutors say Clinton Crowder befriended a man with cancer, and then cleaned out the man's bank account while the man was in the hospital.
Crowder became the focus of the trial of Todd Stuart last month when he testified that while in county jail Stuart described to him a plot to kill Stuart's mother-in law.
A jury acquitted Stuart of conspiracy and attempted murder.
Crowder claims his current attorney plotted to hire a hit man to kill him. Public defender Matt Rutt agreed the change of attorneys is necessary. "Due to Mr. Crowder's mental health condition, he has become very hostile to the point where I can no longer effectively represent him."
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Let history (knish-tory?) remember this day for all of eternity.
"The riot's settled for the time being," Katz's Deli co-owner Jake Dell said.
As of Monday morning, Katz's and Dell could consider themselves survivors, having subsisted on their flawless mustard-drenched pastrami since the end of the summer. See, in the fall of 2013 the Long Island Knish Crisis froze sales of the square, fried Gabila's knishes at Katz's, throughout New York and across the country.
But before dawn on Monday -- more than four months after a fire damaged its Long Island factory -- the world's largest knish producer returned its knishes to the people.
"I think there's something about the unpredictability of it," Alex Jacobowitz said between bites of knish. "You could call it a potato, but it's not a potato. It's like an art form."
Jacobowitz traveled home to New York from Berlin to knish and shout with some fellow knish-enthusiasts, all schvitzing since October about the disappearance of their favorite kosher staple.
"I feel like an endangered species has been brought back," Jacobowitz said.
The removal of the knish from the Endangered Eats list caused great joy among patrons at Katz's, but after four knish-less months Dell claimed even his most knish-crazed customer had evolved.
"To be honest, a lot of our customers have switched over to the round knishes," Dell said.
Katz's should not count Jacobowitz among those round-knish converts.
"I'm like one of the people before Columbus," he said. "I believe the world is square."
And when squares like Jacobowitz get around to actually eating their knish, all like to nosh a little differently.
"You've got to get it as hot as they can possibly make it," one man said.
"Well, I like the outside -- the crust -- of it," another man said.
"They just taste really good," one woman said.
"There's really only one way to eat a knish," Dell said. "It's with a little bit of mustard. That's all you need."
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There is something so serene about the QM2. which is hard to put into words. It is elegant, quiet and the service is fantastic.
The dining in all venues is very good, with Todd English and the Chef's Galley rating a 10 out of 10. The evening dining and cooking demonstrations in Chef's Galley was the highlight of our trip. Not only was the demonstration entertaining and a great chance to learn new things, the food was outstanding! The service was even better than Todd English, absolutley perfect. Kelvin, the maitre,d and his staff were outstanding, we ate there 5 out of 7 evenings. Can not say enough about how great it was. I hope to see the Chef back on this ship as he was just finishing his contract. He is reason enough to sail again on this ship.
The ports were great, the ship was great, the service was great and the Chef's galley was great. The only thing I feel they can improve on is King's Court, the buffet dining. There was never once anyone to ask if you needed anything and they were slow to clear the tables. I like on other ships when they come around with a cart offering tea or coffee. A minor thing for sure but an easy thing to fix.
While a large ship, it never feels large. Lots of nooks and crannies and great things to do and see. We really enjoyed the Queen Mary 2 and will definately sail on her again!


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Our Residential Facilities in CA, OR and MA are Joint Commission Accredited.
Working with Recovered Staff
Sprinkled throughout this website you will find the term "Recovered." Monte Nido believes that individuals who suffer from eating disorders can become fully "recovered."
In fact, it turns out that many people select Monte Nido and affiliates as their treatment program of choice because of our belief in being fully recovered and our open use of recovered staff.
It is daunting, if not overwhelming for an individual who is suffering to think he or she will never really be over their illness. When you know you can be recovered, that the illness can be gone, a thing in the past, it offers encouragement to suffer through what it takes to get well because all the suffering will eventually come to an end. Clients consistently tell us that our philosophy combined with the fact that they actually get to see and work with recovered staff members was key in their getting well.
Our founder and clinical director Carolyn Costin, recovered herself from anorexia nervosa since 1976, has held the position and spoken out openly for over three decades that being fully recovered is possible. She has treated countless individuals who are now fully recovered and several have gone on to become eating disorder therapists themselves. "I saw my first eating disorder client in 1978. It did not occur to me to say anything but I made it through this and so can you. I felt if I recovered from it then why couldn't everyone? It did not occur to me that there would be different schools of thought on this subject. There was no one around who even treated eating disorders whom I could turn to and ask. No one told me to do it another way. It was only later that I heard of the 12-step program being applied to eating disorders. A client with anorexia came into my office and told me about going to OA and being told not to eat sugar and white flour. Here I was trying to get this girl to learn how to not fear cookies or cake or pie and OA was telling her something quite different. She also told me that her OA group said that no one could ever be recovered but that one would always have the illness and have to manage it and keep it at bay. You could be in recovery or recovering but it was never gone. I was a bit stunned as this was not at all my experience. How could they, OA, speak for me? I found this view limiting.
Since then I have studied the 12-step approach and I have learned so much of its value and its depth. OA has changed over the years; now there are even ABA (Anorexia and Bulimia Anonymous) groups. The field of eating disorders has learned much more about these disorders as well.
We do not in any way want to take away from the 12-step programs around the world that use the term "recovering." We also do not want to take anything away from those who say they are "in recovery." To us these terms describe useful stages in the path toward wellness, but we believe they are not the ends of the road. The 12-step program is an incredibly powerful and important program through which many individuals have found help and healing. We utilize many of the 12-step concepts, and clients at Monte Nido often attend 12-step meetings.
At Monte Nido we shoot for the long-term goal of being fully recovered. We feel that the use of the terms "recovery" and "recovering" are ambiguous. Someone could use either of these terms and be abstinent from all eating disorder behaviors, but another person might say she is in recovery or recovering yet still be underweight, restricting calories or even still binging and purging. Clients who are still in treatment will use these terms because it means to them they are in the process of getting better. I understand that. But then there is the girl who says she is in recovery because she has gained weight even though she still weighs under 85 pounds... or the therapist I interviewed who said she was recovering from bulimia but still could not eat sugar or white flour because she was afraid it would trigger her to binge.
I have known several eating disorder professionals with a previous diagnosis of an eating disorder who have been abstinent or asymptomatic for years yet do not say they are recovered. They tell me that they feel that using the term "recovering" or saying they are in "recovery" keeps them humble, keeps them acknowledging the power the eating disorder has and helps them to not turn to symptoms during times of stress. People have also suggested that my use of the term "recovered" might imply to some that I feel it is "better" or that I am better than they are. I am sorry for this because I do not feel this way. The term "recovered" is best described as not better, but different. If using terms like "recovery" and "recovering" keeps someone on track and doing well, I want to honor that person's way. I have met many people I deeply respect who use these terms and I know their integrity about how they deal with food, eating and weight. We can agree to use different terms even though in many ways we might be meaning the same thing. But I don't think we mean exactly the same thing and it is important for us all to be clear about where we agree and where we differ. This makes it important to define what we mean by "recovered."
How to define "recovered" is another thing altogether. There is no real consensus in the field except all would agree that to be recovered there must be an absence of symptoms. However, this is not really sufficient for if one is plagued by thoughts of restricting calories, tormented by body dissatisfaction, unable to eat with others or eat in restaurants, then it is hard to claim one is recovered. We believe that our task is larger than just helping someone recover from the symptoms. In fact, this is where Monte Nido and affiliates think there is a big difference between "recovering" and "recovered". When one is "recovered" from an eating disorder, it truly is a thing in the past that is no longer there. One does not fear or is not tempted into relapsing back into the illness. Although defining the term "recovered" has been difficult for the field we believe it is important to know when healing an eating disorder, where we are headed. I have written a definition for the term "recovered" in my book "100 Questions and Answers About Eating Disorders." At Monte Nido and affiliates we share the definition with the clients and work hard to set clients on the path to achieve it:
"Being recovered to me is when the person can accept his or her natural body size and shape and no longer has a self destructive or unnatural relationship with food or exercise. When you are recovered, food and weight take a proper perspective in your life and what you weigh is not more important than who you are; in fact, actual numbers are of little or no importance at all. When recovered, you will not compromise your health or betray your soul to look a certain way, wear a certain size or reach a certain number on a scale."
Becoming recovered does not happen from doing any specific thing. It does not happen on a certain day. It will not happen the day someone leaves a treatment program. Being recovered is a gradual process and gets stronger and stronger over time. There is no one who can proclaim this for anyone else. When you are recovered, it is you who really knows.
When people ask me if I ever worry that I will slip or relapse, I say, "No, no way, not possible." They always ask me how I could know such a thing. How do I know I would not turn to anorexia again under stress? I have had more than my share of major stress and I have not gone back. It has been way over 30 years now. But they say, aren't you ever worried that if you skip a meal or lose weight and feel thinner that you might like it and might want to do it more? I tell them I know that "I would no more turn to restricting my food to cope than I would stick needles in my eyes." "But," they say, "How can you ever really know?" I always laugh and reply, "Maybe we will never know until I die and if I have not relapsed then I will have them put on my tombstone... 'She really was recovered.'
How professionals view the disorder and the treatment cannot only affect the nature of the treatment, but the actual outcome itself. Norman Cousins, who learned firsthand the power of belief in eliminating his own illness, concluded in his book Anatomy of an Illness, "Drugs are not always necessary. Belief in recovery always is." If clients and clinicians believe clients can reach this place of being fully recovered, I think they have a better chance of achieving it. Many clients come to Monte Nido after years of struggling with the illness. They are exhausted, defeated and quite hopeless. They are filled with hope when they see professionals who have made peace with their food and body issues and through modeling prove their eating disorder is a thing of the past. It truly is a "been there done that, not intimidated by it, I made it so can you" attitude. Our staff exudes confidence in understanding and dealing directly with the eating disorder symptoms while offering hope and inspiration to our clients that they too can become fully recovered.
A growing body of research has backed up the Monte Nido position. Various studies have shown that although it takes time, people with eating disorders do not have to deal with the issue for the rest of their lives. They do not need to keep relapse at bay one day at a time but rather, with appropriate treatment, can become fully recovered where both the behaviors and the thoughts are things of the past.
"I didn't know that full recovery from an eating disorder was possible until I got to Monte Nido; even then I was skeptical. My last treatment experience was 12-step based and I had understood that bulimia was a disease that I would have until I died. At Monte Nido there are women who helped me that are intelligent, creative, beautiful, loving... all of the qualities that I wanted for myself. They shared things about their lives, their families, and their friendships... it made me realize that I too can have those things. If THEY were able to put their eating disorders behind them, I realized that I could too."
"Working with recovered staff was incredibly helpful for me. I still think of the recovered staff members from time to time, looking to them as examples of health and freedom. I'll always remember staff member Lisa Mac with her sandwich, chips, and non-diet soda. ...Overall role models are essential. We have to believe it's possible to live a happy, healthy life without the eating disorder."
"Working with recovered staff was instrumental in my recovery. Having recovered staff around gave me the ability to open up and know that the person I was talking to knew what I was talking about from personal experience, not just from being educated about it. I had worked with people who had never had an eating disorder before going to Monte Nido, and I got away with too much, partly by not telling them the truth. It was easier for me to start telling the real truth to the recovered staff though. I knew that I wasn't going to be judged, or looked at like I was crazy, because the staff had been through it all. It was hard sometimes when I realized I was not as unique as I thought I was, and the eating disorder behaviors were not my idea or inventions of my own. This was hard but good for me."
"Recovered staff represent something that is palpable as opposed to the often distant medical encounter that many clients with eating disorders experience. They are proof against self-defeating thoughts such as 'I will never recover, I can't recover, it's just too hard and it feels all wrong.' Their experience, when shared with clients, creates a relationship that becomes the temporary replacement for the need for the disordered symptoms.
"The most I can impress upon others about the benefit of being treated by recovered staff is that when one is trapped in the tormenting grips of an isolating and lonely battle occurring deep within the self that can ultimately mean life or death, the palpableness of the relationship extends a truly healing and powerful hand to help one fight the battle and envision, with real evidence before them, a light at the end of the tunnel that brings not victory over but acceptance and emergence from the eating disorder."
"My desire to work with recovered staff led me to Monte Nido after living in the confines of a full-blown eating disorder for over a third of my life. I began seeking help at home, but no matter how much anybody tried to help me, I never believed anyone truly understood what my life was like despite their desperate attempts. Immediately upon talking to the first recovered staff member, I realized that there was a degree of understanding I felt that someone who hadn't been through the depths of this would never understand and somehow couldn't. In that moment, when I was trying to commit to recovery, I knew I had made the best and hardest decision of my life."
"One of the primary reasons I chose to go to Monte Nido was the recovered staff. I thought that if anyone could help, it would be the people who figured out how to untangle themselves from their own eating disorder. I thought that they might know things that professionals who had never struggled with an eating disorder could not. And it was true. I never had a therapist who was wiser to anorexia's tricks, showed more compassion for my struggle, and who could counteract my eating disorder thoughts and behaviors so well. "
"Coming to understand and grasp the practical, emotional, and communication needs of a child with an eating disorder is very, very difficult. It seems like the harder we tried the worse we made the situation. Being able to work closely with a therapist who has been through the challenges, is recovered, and who really understands the nuances and details of the disorder from their own personal challenges and professional training was so valuable to our recovery process. It was extremely valuable for us as parents to hear and learn from truly knowledgeable professionals who know the disorder from a very personal and professional perspective.
For our daughter, she was willing to believe and trust the advice of her recovery team because her mentors and therapists had been exactly where she was; they knew her pain. Unless a person with an eating disorder can really trust their treatment team at the deepest levels, they may never truly take or continue the very hard and difficult steps forward toward recovery. Monte Nido made these experiences possible for us. Our daughter's successful results speak volumes for the work of the Monte Nido team. "
"We were extremely lucky to have our daughter treated by recovered professionals; they understand and can walk through the darkest of moments and days that no one else can come close to understanding."
"I didn't know. I didn't know that my beautiful daughter was so very sick. She was so good at hiding the truth about her eating disorder. She had been suffering from an anxiety disorder for most of her life and I thought that was all we were dealing with.
She was hospitalized for her anxiety, then for her eating disorder and then again for her anxiety at a local university hospital. When one disorder started getting better, the other would get worse. They were unable to address her dual diagnosis of OCD and Anorexia. By the time she was through with the hospital, she was determined to not ever set foot in another hospital.
"It took a long time to get her to Monte Nido and it took even more time until she realized that she needed help. I don't know how the Monte Nido treatment team does it, but what I do know is that it is a collaborative effort of everyone. Each member of the staff is truly amazing. They have so much love for the clients and they really do understand what they are going through because many of them have gone through it themselves. This insight they have only makes them that much better at what they do.
They not only helped my daughter but they also helped to restore a very broken family. I learned that when a member of the family has an eating disorder, the entire family has it and suffers. Under the direction of Carolyn, I too got help for myself, my husband and my other daughter. I am so happy to say that we have come together stronger than ever and my hope for our family is that we too can be a source of healing to others.
Thank you everyone! May God continue to bless you and bring healing through your hands."
"When I learned that Sarah's therapist had recovered from an eating disorder, it was tremendously encouraging to me. I never knew for sure that total recovery was ever possible. I believe that the support staff could relate on a far more personal level to the clients because of their own experience. I can only believe that this made a huge difference in Sarah's recovery.
We are so grateful for what Sarah has taken from her stay at Monte Nido. We have a fully functioning daughter, healthy in both mind and body, for the first time in 20 years. We are thrilled beyond description."
"I will always believe, as my daughter does, that the incredible staff at Monte Nido gave my daughter the strength and tools to recover from anorexia. With much of the staff being recovered from an eating disorder themselves, they know the pain and confusion that their clients are dealing with on a daily basis. They have already traveled on the ED road and recovered. This enables them to guide others on the correct path with empathy and compassion."
"When my daughter was deciding on the best eating disorder center for herself in 2004, she was drawn to one where the therapists had experienced an eating disorder themselves. It definitely made her more open to treatment. She discovered that her therapists were truly able to empathize with her on every level. They had felt physically, emotionally and spiritually what she was feeling. As parents, we could see that she could trust them more readily. We were aware that the possibility of recovery was something that Juliet could see was real. The evidence was in front of her.
This empathy often allowed Juliet and the therapist to be able to laugh at shared experiences and appreciate the perceived absurdity of eating disorders. Surely a healing experience.
Our daughter found that the recovered therapists easily pulled strategies out of their hat to use in their work. Been there, done that! Also our daughter mostly appreciated firm guidelines around eating. She really needed this and, because she understood that at sometime the therapists had been down the same path and had coped with similar strict guidelines, she seemed to more readily accept it. She also found that some of her therapists had experienced bullying for being overweight, just as she did, and understood some of the aspects that drove her relentless pursuit of thinness.
Lastly, not only our daughter but we too could see and feel the passion that comes from having traveled a similar path."
"There's no question that Monte Nido was so right for Deb as a client, and for me as her support. On so many levels, and in so many ways, it was perfect. Deb and I learned quickly, during our first phone call with Keesha, before she made the trip out there, that she and so many other team members at Monte Nido were actually recovered themselves.
This personal experience that many of them had with recovery held a lot of water for us. It was because of their personal recovery's that we knew that in the right place, with the right help, healing for both of us was truly possible. This immediately took the "you don't know what it's like" argument off the table for Deb.
Each recovered team member at Monte Nido was able to offer personal stories of what aided in their successful recovery. For me, during my visits there while Deb was a client, and during my phone calls with Keesha, It was amazingly helpful to hear what Deb was going through from an
outsider, with personal experience. I was always looking for ways to be better support for her, but, in the process, lost focus on taking care of myself. I was constantly reminded of how important it was to embrace a healthy me...which would ultimately help Deb become a healthier her.
times, I felt as if we were both climbing this enormous, insurmountable mountain, but that we had the best guides in the world, that had done this climb themselves, and were able to give us the safe guidance and support to safely and confidently complete the journey. Even now, almost two years later, Deb and I still reflect on the successes that so many team members at Monte Nido had with their own recovery.
We truly believe that this is what sets Monte Nido apart from every other program out there. Even now, we still use the team at Monte Nido as a resource, because we know that they are always going to be at least one step ahead in their recovery


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Thanks for your interest in running a Food & Fund Drive! It's a great way to get your office, group, school or congregation involved in giving back to the community.
- What is a Virtual Food Drive?
- How do I set up my Virtual Drive page?
- How do you track my totals?
- How do I register for a Food Drive?
- How do I get barrels for my drive?
- How do I schedule a barrel delivery and/or pickup, and what are the hours?
- My barrel is full. How can I arrange a swap?
- Can I drop food off at the Food Bank?
- What foods are needed most?
- What does the Food Bank provide for my drive, and how do I get my materials?
- Where do my donations go?
- Can I donate by cash/check?
- How do I find out how much food and money my drive has raised?
- How do I get my tax donation receipt?
- How do I participate in my company's matching gift program?
What is a Virtual Food Drive?
You can create your own customized Virtual Drive donation webpage so you can raise funds online — a virtual food drive! It's easy to get started. Just fill out the online registration form, and your team's virtual drive page will be automatically generated. Then send everyone you know a link to your customized giving page and ask them to support the Food Bank through your virtual drive. When registering for a virtual drive, you don't need to enter a barrel delivery request— this is optional. View a sample team page here.
How do I set up my Virtual Drive page?
When you fill out the online registration form, your virtual drive page is automatically generated. As you complete the registration form, you'll be prompted to enter your team's information, goals, upload a logo or an image of your choice, place a barrel order (if applicable) and create a customized team greeting. Once your registration is approved, you'll receive an email with login instructions to your coordinator's page where you can access your team's personalized web page. Through your coordinator's page, you can also make blog postings, post photos, and share your page on social media to encourage others to get involved in your drive!
How do you track my totals?
For virtual drives, totals are tracked on a thermometer graph on your customized webpage. Every $1 donated to your page appears on within five minutes, and if your team is collecting food as part of their drive, every five pounds donated will receive one point. Totals are also tracked offline for groups not requesting a webpage, and we can provide a report upon request with detailed donation information.
Team members who donate by clicking on the "donate now" button on your team page will have their donations reflected in the point total within 5 minutes. Donations by check can also be made, but please allow 5-7 business days upon receipt for them to be manually uploaded into your team's total. Note: when submitting by cash or check, please mark your donation with your team or group name and "Food and Fund Drive" so that we can accurately track your progress.
How do I register for a Food Drive?
It's easy! Just fill out the online registration form with your group or organization's information. You'll also be able to order food collection barrels while you register. Once your registration is approved, you'll receive an email with a URL link to your customized donation webpage so that you can track your progress online. You'll also receive a separate email to confirm your barrel delivery and pickup details.
How do I get barrels for my drive?
If you'd like to have food collection barrels delivered, you can order them online when you register your drive and request your preferred delivery and pickup dates. On the date of your confirmed barrel delivery, our driver will arrive at your location with your barrel and will return for pickup on your confirmed pickup date. Please be sure to note any special delivery instructions when you register.
When requesting barrels, we ask that you commit to collecting at least 100 pounds of food (about 2/3 of a barrel). If you're not sure you'll collect 100 pounds, you can use your own collection containers and then bring the donations to one of our warehouses or other drop-off locations throughout San Francisco or Marin. Please keep in mind that we may not be able to accommodate all barrel delivery requests, as our resources are limited. We also ask that you allow at least 48 hours from registration for your barrels to be delivered.
How do I schedule a barrel delivery and/or pickup, and what are the hours?
Delivery and pickup dates are requested via the online registration form. Barrel deliveries and pickups are scheduled Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Due to our limited resources and impacted schedules, it's difficult to accommodate a narrower, more customized delivery time windows
My barrel is full. How can I arrange a swap?
If your barrel fills up more than 5 business days before your final pickup is scheduled, we can have our driver come out to your site to pick up the full barrel and leave an empty one behind so that you can collect more food. Please fill out our Barrel Swap Form, and we will get your swap scheduled as soon as we are able.
Due to our limited resources, please allow up to five business days for us to accommodate your swap. Because we are not always able to get to your location immediately, please contact us for a swap when your barrel becomes 2/3 full.
Can I drop food off at the Food Bank?
Yes! We are happy to accept drop-off donations at both our San Francisco and Marin locations. Our San Francisco warehouse at 900 Pennsylvania Avenue is open for food donation drop-offs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Our Marin warehouse at 75 Digital Drive in Novato is open for food donation drop-offs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We also have drop-off locations throughout San Francisco and Marin for your convenience.
What foods are needed most?
Our most needed items are:
- Tuna, canned meat
- Peanut butter
- Soup, chili
- Beans
- Cereal
- Canned fruit and vegetables
- Granola bars
No glass or perishable items, please!
Some general guidelines:
- Only donate items that you would eat.
- Check that items are still within their "Use before" date.
- Avoid glass items, which can break.
- Avoid perishable items like dairy, meat, chicken, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
- We can only accept unopened items. We can accept opened packages if the internal packaging is still intact.
What does the Food Bank provide for my drive, and how do I get my materials?
The Food Bank can provide all of the basic materials needed for a drive including a customized fundraising page, food barrels and posters with a list of most-needed food items. Check our Helpful Resources page to find the downloadable poster and sample text for your emails to drive participants.
Where do my donations go?
Because we can leverage our bulk purchasing power to supplement food donations from manufacturers and farms, we're able to distribute $6 of food for every $1 donated. And 96% of all donated resources directly support our programs.
Food donations get sorted by our volunteers and then distributed to our 450 community partners who use it to prepare meals for those in need or to supplement the larger deliveries they receive from us. All food donated goes directly into the community.
Can I donate by cash/check?
You bet! To assure that all donations are counted toward your team goal, please make checks payable to the SF Marin Food Bank, and be sure to include your company or team name. Please send all donations via FedEx, mail, or messenger to:
SF-Marin Food Bank
Attn: Food and Fund Drives
900 Pennsylvania Ave
San Francisco, CA 94107
Please note, if you are sending cash, we recommend that you send it via FedEx or messenger. You can also donate online here.
How do I find out how much food and money my drive has raised?
The best way to find out how well your drive is doing is by viewing your personalized team page. All donations made through clicking the "donate now" button on your team page are reflected on your meter within 5 minutes. Cash and check donations marked for your team take 5-7 business days upon receipt to be processed and reflected on your online team page. Food totals are updated once each week.
How do I get my tax donation receipt?
Individuals who donate online will receive an automated receipt via email. People who send monetary donations to the Food Bank of $5 or more will receive a receipt by mail.
How do I participate in my company's matching gift program?
Many corporations have a matching gift program. Please consult your Human Resources department to see if your company matches charitable contributions. When making a contribution that your company will match, be sure to enclose the paperwork required by your company with your gift. For more information on Workplace Giving with the Food Bank, click here.
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The Problem of the Scarlet Witch: When Bad Girls Go Good, but Not for Good
In Silver Bullet's previous Soapbox Column , Shawn Hill asked: What was Marvel thinking when deciding that the Scarlet Witch should become a deranged villain-turned-hero-turned-villain? I've also wondered that same question for some time and still haven't found an answer to justify the defacement of one of Marvel's rare super heroines or to justify the disbanding of the Avengers.
Column Article, Comics Bulletin Soapbox Loretta Ramirez March 30, 2005