Coldplay’s One-Day Concert Pushes Indonesia to Simplify Permits

Coldplay perform at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, on July 5.

Photographer: Mads Claus Rasmussen/AFP/Getty Images

Indonesia is considering easing concert permits after international artists including Coldplay decided to hold longer concerts in neighboring countries.

“How come Coldplay only chose to do one day here, and more than one day in other countries?” said Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno on Tuesday.