Coldplay holding "End of Decade" auction for charity

Coldplay holding London, December 12 : Coldplay are selling their gear and memorabilia in an "End of Decade" auction on eBay.

The band are offering stage equipment and costumes from the Vida La Viva Tour, apart from other goodies.

"We''re pleased to announce the Coldplay End of Decade Clearout Sale," the Sun quoted the band as saying.

They added: "Over the past ten years we''ve accumulated a lot of guitars, keyboards, amps, posters, platinum discs and all sorts of nostalgia.

"From December 17 until December 31, we''re going to auction them on eBay.

"All items will either be signed by the four of us, or accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, again signed by all of us."

The money raised from the sale will be forwarded to charity.

The band said: "Proceeds will go to Kids Company, an incredible charity that helps vulnerable children and young people in London.

"There will be a PDF catalogue of all the items, which will be available from Coldplay. com ahead of the auction. Good luck with your bidding and Happy Christmas."

The spinning globe, which featured on the front cover of first album, Parachutes, and signed shirts are some of the items put up for sale.

Also bandmates Chris Martin and Will Champion are selling their first-ever guitars. (ANI)