The tech billionaire’s affair was exposed during a Coldplay concert, shocking the world.
On July 17 (Vietnam time), Coldplay held the Music of the Spheres World Tour concert in Boston, USA. During the kiss-cam segment, the camera focused on the CEO of astronomy software company Astronomer, Andy Byron, and the person believed to be the company’s human resources director. While hugging intimately, Andy Byron and his subordinate were projected onto a big screen, quickly turning their faces inward. Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, also added, “I bet these two can only be having an affair or are very shy.”
And it was true that the tech billionaire had an affair. Immediately after that, Andy Byron’s wife was caught leaving her husband’s last name on her social media account. Social media immediately exploded, and Andy Byron and his subordinate were exposed for having an affair in the most humiliating way possible.
The embarrassing moment that shocked the world
CEO Andy Byron spoke out about the incident, publicly apologized. Notably, the CEO of Astromoner also criticized Coldplay for allowing the image to be made public without permission. “I want to express my discomfort that a private moment was made public without my consent. I respect artists and entertainers, but I hope we can all think more deeply about the impact of making a farce of someone else’s life.”
Andy Byron Criticizes Coldplay
Andy Byron’s statement has sparked a new controversy – revolving around whether it is okay to release photos of concertgoers. Netizens believe that the Astromoner CEO is criticizing Coldplay without basis. Because in this case, the leak of photos was completely accidental, there was no arrangement.
Coldplay Concert Ticket Image Usage Terms
By attending a concert, the audience agrees that their image may be used. Kiss-cams, audience cams or audience images at the concert can all be used to communicate and promote the event and the artist.
This provision is also clearly noted in the Coldplay concert ticket purchase conditions as follows: “In rare cases, the performance or event may be filmed or recorded. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow yourself to be filmed or recorded as an audience member. If you have any objections to this occurring while attending a show or event, please contact a member of the Theatre or Venue Management.”
Criticizing Coldplay in Andy Byron’s case is unfair
Criticizing Coldplay in Andy Byron’s case is unfair. This also gives the audience a different perspective on the culture of “going to concerts”. Netizens also think that the fault lies with the adulterer. It is impossible to equate personal matters with the artist’s responsibility at the concert. Chris Martin himself, when interacting with fans in the kiss-cam section, did not know the billionaire tech couple. Chris Martin could not have expected that just one pan of the camera would cause the entire tech community to “go crazy”, causing a media stir.
Currently, Coldplay or Chris Martin have not made any public moves after this shocking kiss-cam. The group is currently on a “tiring” global tour. After completing the Boston show, Coldplay will have a concert at Camp Randall Stadium, Wisconsin, USA on July 19 (US time) and go to Japan right after that.
