50000 people packed into the Etihad Stadium for each day of the performances

this stadium is as versatile as James Milner

The up and coming support act Charlie XCX belts out a number

Charlie XCX has been hotly-tipped by esteemed music blog Pitchfork

No expense was spared on the stage decor for this one

the final warm-up act was the Swedish artist Robyn

Robyn is one of the most respected pop artists in the field and gave a memorable performance at the weekend

Chris Martin showcased his excellent stage presence to delight spectators

Mr Martin grabs some air

He's a talented bloke, this Martin fellow

Some very psychedelic pianos backstage at the stadium

Tickets were sold out within 90 minutes of release

Fireworks, confetti cannons and 50 enormous air-filled balloons were fired into the crowd

The pianos made their way to the stage eventually and Chris Martin treated to the crowd to solo performances of Warning Sign and Up In Flames

You can forgive Martin a spot of fatigue after a mammoth two hour performance