Why an Aussie band that most have never heard of decided to snub a once in a lifetime opportunity from Coldplay

A small West Australian band has said they’ve got no interest in putting themselves forward for a chance to support Coldplay at their concerts Down Under.

Coldplay, arguably one of the world’s biggest bands, will be playing two shows at Perth’s Optus Stadium in November, with as many as 120,000 fans expected to turn out across both nights.

The UK band on Monday launched a $15,000 competition seeking out the best musical act in WA to open both of their shows.

Coldplay will personally pick the winner themselves from a list of finalists created by industry experts.

But one local rock band, The Southern River Band, have unapologetically announced they’ve got better things to do.

‘We’ve been getting tagged in this (the competition) a whole bunch today, really appreciate you guys putting us forward but um pretty f**king busy at the minute,’ frontman Callum Kramer said in a video shared to the group’s Instagram.

‘Don’t know if we’re going to be able to do it. If it was ACDC or the Foo Fighters or something like that then yep, f**king oath, we’d probably be able to make that work.

‘But at the minute for Coldplay, um yeah we’re good thanks.’

The Southern River Band has just over 10,000 followers on Instagram, with some fans applauding the group on their decision given both groups have vastly different sounds.

WA rock band The Southern River Band have said they have no interest in putting themselves forward for a chance to support Coldplay for their Aussie shows

‘Glad I’m not the only one that thinks Coldplay are overrated,’ one fan said.

‘Good on them, way too rock and roll, stick to your guns!’ commented another.

But others said the band was foolish to pass up such a huge opportunity.

‘This is a dumb move,’ said one.

‘I think they should take it. Any exposure is good exposure,’ said another.

‘They’re gonna regret that,’ one wrote. 

Coldplay earlier announced they would be bringing their Music of the Spheres World Tour to Perth in November for a special performance.

The beloved group last performed in Australia in 2016, and the concerts will be their first in the WA capital since February 2009. 

The Perth shows will be the band’s only concerts in Australia. 

Frontman Callum Kramer (pictured with former WA premier Mark McGowan) said the band would be more interested in supporting an act like ACDC