Jay Z and Coldplay first ever show in India

Jay Z and Coldplay are set to share the bill when both play their first ever show in India.

The two acts are to appear in Mumbai on 19 November, and the inaugural Indian leg of the Global Citizen festival.

Global Citizen, which is intended to encourage social awareness and activism, has taken place in New York annually since 2012, with Chris Martin as creative director.

Both acts have previously played the New York event – Jay Z in 2014 and Coldplay in 2015. The festival is free for people who perform various charitable acts.

“Our festival combines music with social causes that have an impact and Miracle Foundation has had a huge impact on vulnerable children,” said Global Citizen India’s spokesperson Arnav Sahni.

“Fuelled by Ketto’s remarkable crowdfunding platform, we hope to raise money and awareness so the Miracle Foundation can continue to do their inspirational work.”