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South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
How much money did Live Aid raise? See the total amount
The benefit concert organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure was to help the 1983 to 1985 famine in Ethiopia. An estimated audience of 1.9 billion people watched the live broadcast, with the two shows held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. But just how much did the concert make in total for charity? LIVE AID AT 40 🎸 "There were no phones, no social media. We just lived in the moment." We invited fans to recount their experiences of Live Aid. Watch the full video 👇 — Wembley Stadium (@wembleystadium) July 9, 2025 Who performed at Live Aid? The Live Aid show was broadcast at 12 noon in London and 7am in Philadelphia. The full list of those who at the Live Aid UK concert: Coldstream Guards Status Quo The Style Council The Boomtown Rats Adam Ant Ultravox Spandau Ballet Elvis Costello Nik Kershaw Sade Sting, Phil Collins and Branford Marsalis Howard Jones Bryan Ferry Paul Young U2 Dire Straits Queen David Bowie The Who Elton John Paul McCartney Band Aid Top 10 British Albums The full list of those who at the Live Aid US concert: Bernard Watson Joan Baez The Hooters Four Tops Billy Ocean Black Sabbath Run-D.M.C Rick Springfield REO Speedwagon Crosby, Stills and Nash Judas Priest Bryan Adams The Beach Boys George Thorogood and the Destroyers Simple Minds Pretenders Santana Ashford & Simpson Madonna Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Kenny Loggins The Cars Neil Young The Power Station Thompson Twins Eric Clapton Phil Collins Led Zeppelin Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Duran Duran Patti LaBelle Hall & Oates Mick Jagger Bob Dylan, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood USA for Africa Other special guests and performers appeared at each show, too. How much money did Live Aid raise? During each concert, viewers were consistently urged to donate money to the Live Aid cause. The BBC operated 300 phone lines to help take in donations during the event. The largest donation came from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then the son of the ruler of Dubai, who donated £1m in a phone conversation with organiser Bob Geldof. News outlets reported the next day that between £40 and £50 million had been raised from Live Aid. However, it is now estimated that about £150 million has been raised in total for famine relief as a direct result of the concerts. Recommended reading: To mark the 40th anniversary of Live Aid this year, for the first time since the 1985 concert, the BBC will air extended highlights from the 16 hours of music. There will also be backstage footage, including interviews with iconic names such as Bono, Brian May, David Bowie, Roger Daltrey, Spandau Ballet and Sting. Live Aid: The Concert will be on BBC Two on Saturday, July 12, with part one from 6pm to 9.15pm and part two following from 9.25pm to 1.05am on Sunday.
The Herald Scotland
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Music fans recall watching Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium 40 years on
The concerts, held in London and Philadelphia, took place on July 13 1985 and were organised by musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for the Ethiopian famine. The late Diana, Princess of Wales and the King, then Prince of Wales, attended the gig in London, which included performances from Sir Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Queen, Sir Mick Jagger and Tina Turner. LIVE AID AT 40 🎸 'So Bowie came over and said roll over and I will give you a massage.' Bob Geldof explains what went on behind the scenes at Live Aid 🏟️ — Wembley Stadium (@wembleystadium) July 10, 2025 Lucy Swanson, daughter of the late BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale, was 17 when she went to the gig with her friend Kate Wolfe. 'I was 17. It was a time in our lives where everyone listened to the same radio stations, the same bands,' she said. 'Everyone watched Top Of The Pops. We had to go to Live Aid. As soon as it was announced it was the must-have ticket. 'Thankfully my mum was Annie Nightingale, a DJ on Radio 1 and out presenting Live Aid in Philadelphia on the same day. 'She bought us tickets to go – because everyone had to buy them. There were no freebies. 'There was a sense that every band was all singing for the same purpose. 'The crowd was amazing and everyone was present, no mobile phones, no selfies, no photos, it was better, just living in the moment of looking at the stage, wondering who was next.' Vivien Harvey, who was a special constable on the day, only found out when she arrived that she would be given the task of looking after performers as they came on to the stage. 'We were on the coach on the way to the stadium when we were told where we would be situated for Live Aid,' she said. 'Some were told they'd be outside the stadium and some would be inside. I got the long straw, and got allocated to stand on the stage door. 'The crescendo, atmosphere, the buzz – very special. I saw lots of stars coming through the stage door including George Michael. But Freddie Mercury was the star of the show.' Vivien Harvey was a special constable on the day (Wembley Stadium/PA) Also recalling the event were Debbie Baxter, Henry Munro and Ann Sargeant, all of whom worked at the concert. Ms Baxter, who was on the hospitality reception desk, said: 'I have so much pride knowing I was part of such an iconic event. I don't think it really resonated with me until years later. 'It wasn't until the film premiere of Bohemian Rhapsody took place in 2018 that I noticed younger staff members saying 'I wished I worked on Live Aid.' 'When I said that I had, they were amazed and were so excited to know what it was like. I realise now how lucky I was to have been part of such a historic event.' Live Aid 40 Memories also features a video interview with Geldof, who recalls getting a back massage from Bowie just moments before he went on stage.
Powys County Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Music fans recall watching Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium 40 years on
Live Aid revellers have recalled what it was like to watch the historic gig at Wembley Stadium, 40 years on. The London venue has collated stories from stars of the show, staff and fans in a online retrospective titled Live Aid 40 Memories. The concerts, held in London and Philadelphia, took place on July 13 1985 and were organised by musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for the Ethiopian famine. The late Diana, Princess of Wales and the King, then Prince of Wales, attended the gig in London, which included performances from Sir Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Queen, Sir Mick Jagger and Tina Turner. LIVE AID AT 40 🎸 'So Bowie came over and said roll over and I will give you a massage.' Bob Geldof explains what went on behind the scenes at Live Aid 🏟️ — Wembley Stadium (@wembleystadium) July 10, 2025 Lucy Swanson, daughter of the late BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale, was 17 when she went to the gig with her friend Kate Wolfe. 'I was 17. It was a time in our lives where everyone listened to the same radio stations, the same bands,' she said. 'Everyone watched Top Of The Pops. We had to go to Live Aid. As soon as it was announced it was the must-have ticket. 'Thankfully my mum was Annie Nightingale, a DJ on Radio 1 and out presenting Live Aid in Philadelphia on the same day. 'She bought us tickets to go – because everyone had to buy them. There were no freebies. 'There was a sense that every band was all singing for the same purpose. 'The crowd was amazing and everyone was present, no mobile phones, no selfies, no photos, it was better, just living in the moment of looking at the stage, wondering who was next.' Vivien Harvey, who was a special constable on the day, only found out when she arrived that she would be given the task of looking after performers as they came on to the stage. 'We were on the coach on the way to the stadium when we were told where we would be situated for Live Aid,' she said. 'Some were told they'd be outside the stadium and some would be inside. I got the long straw, and got allocated to stand on the stage door. 'The crescendo, atmosphere, the buzz – very special. I saw lots of stars coming through the stage door including George Michael. But Freddie Mercury was the star of the show.' Also recalling the event were Debbie Baxter, Henry Munro and Ann Sargeant, all of whom worked at the concert. Ms Baxter, who was on the hospitality reception desk, said: 'I have so much pride knowing I was part of such an iconic event. I don't think it really resonated with me until years later. 'It wasn't until the film premiere of Bohemian Rhapsody took place in 2018 that I noticed younger staff members saying 'I wished I worked on Live Aid.' 'When I said that I had, they were amazed and were so excited to know what it was like. I realise now how lucky I was to have been part of such a historic event.'
Scoop
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The New Zealand Retro Weekly Top 40 Countdown Celebrates 40 Years Since LIVE AID
This weekend it's 40 years ago since 'The Day The Music Changed The World' – LIVE AID : 13th July 1985. As part of its regular programme The New Zealand Retro Weekly Top 40 Countdown with Rob Walker will be playing some of the songs that were on the New Zealand charts 40 years ago this weekend, as they were heard direct from the LIVE AID concert at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philedelphia. Tune in to your locally owned independent radio station as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the biggest music concert on the planet – LIVE AID! For the list of nearly 50 radio stations across the nation, as well as overseas stations playing The New Zealand Retro Weekly Top 40 Countdown with Rob Walker see : . #LiveAid #LiveAid40 #LiveAid1985 #Retro #NZRWT40 #NewZealandRetroTop40 #Throwback #1980s #the80s #80s #80sthrowback #80smusic #the80srule #LocalRadio #LocalRadioStation #IndependentRadio #ListenLocal #LocalRadioMatters #Radio #NewZealandRadio #IndependentRadio #IndependentMedia #IndependentMediaAssociation #IMA
