Rush of Blood to the Head Tour began

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Coldplay toured from 19 June 2002 to 8 September 2003 for the Rush of Blood to the Head Tour . They visited five continents, including co-headlining festival dates at Glastonbury Festival , V2003 and Rock Werchter . Many concerts showcased elaborate lighting and individualised screens reminiscent of U2’s Elevation Tour and Nine Inch Nails ‘ Fragility Tour . During the extended tour, Coldplay recorded a live DVD and CD, Live 2003 , at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion . At the 2003 Brit Awards held at Earls Court , London, Coldplay received awards for Best British Group and Best British Album. On 28 August 2003, Coldplay performed “The Scientist” at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City and won three awards.