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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Live Aid at 40 fans ask to 'go back' as they call out 'boring' Oasis
Viewers of Live Aid at 40 issued the same complaint as they compared Oasis to the likes of Queen and Freddie Mercury. The two-venue benefit concert, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, marked its 40th anniversary on Sunday, July 13. The aim was to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine relief during 1983–1985, with two sold-out concerts taking place simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. A staggering audience of approximately 1.9 billion people across 150 countries tuned in to the live broadcast, which showcased performances from Queen, U2, David Bowie, and Madonna, among others. The event raised over £114m for their charitable cause and is etched in memory as one of the most significant days in music history, reports the Manchester Evening News. The BBC has been commemorating the anniversary this month, broadcasting the first two episodes of the documentary Live Aid at 40: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World last week. Increasing their coverage, the broadcaster aired Live Aid at 40: The Concert on Saturday night (July 12) for those who wished to relive or had missed the event. The programme offered extended highlights of the London and Philadelphia shows, along with seldom-seen backstage footage from the night. While 80,000 people attended the second of Oasis' five sold-out gigs in their hometown in Heaton Park, some viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their dissatisfaction with the Gallagher brothers' band compared to those who performed at Live Aid. Amidst a surge of Oasis nostalgia, social media is abuzz as users compare past live performances, with some longing for the pre-smartphone era of concerts. One fan expressed wistfulness for concert experiences without modern disruptions: "Watching live aid and honestly can we just get back to concerts without phones and throwing pints all over the place? Saw a clip of Oasis at Heaton Park and when Wonderwall came on it was just a shower of beer." Another fan sparked debate, asserting Queen's superior stage presence: "Saw a posting on here that Oasis are the best band live. Well those Manchester boys haven't got on Freddie Mercury and Queen - real charisma - now on BBC2 Live them look boring." A third added: "I've seen a lot of posts waxing lyrical about @oasis recently and rightly so.... unreal. But.... the Queen performance at Live Aid is something else.... Freddie Mercury, a generational talent!" Someone else noted: "I'm watching Live Aid from 40 years anyone will give a s**t about an Oasis concert in 40 years?" Echoing the sentiment, one fan hailed Mercury's iconic performance: "Freddie's finest hour. He made the world sit up and take notice. The band were sooo good on that day People lauding Oasis right now, watch this #LiveAid." Despite these comments, Oasis mania shows no signs of waning with more gigs in Manchester ahead, followed by London, Edinburgh, and Dublin appearances. The band will revisit Heaton Park on Wednesday, July 16, before they conclude their Manchester stint with two performances next weekend.
Irish Independent
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Wimbledon, One Night in Idaho and Lakeview Terrace
Wimbledon 2025 BBC One, 12.15pm It's the penultimate day of the championships, which means the women's singles final is due to take place, with two players battling it out to succeed Barbora Krejčíková as champion. The men's final takes place on Sunday afternoon. Ireland Summer Tests Virgin Media One, 6.30pm Head coach Andy Farrell – not to mention many of his best players – may be absent due to their inclusion in the British & Irish Lions' tour of Australia, but Ireland are still expected to beat Portugal when the two nations clash at Estádio Nacional do Jamor in Oeiras. Live Aid at 40: The Concert BBC Two, 7pm To celebrate the fundraising spectacular's 40th anniversary, we're being treated to an epic highlights programme featuring the best moments from the gigs in London and Philadelphia, including performances by U2, David Bowie and Queen. Watch out for interviews with Bob Geldof and Bono too. Fast & Furious 9 RTÉ One, 9.50pm He may want to live a quiet life with his wife and son, but trouble follows Dom Toretto wherever he goes. So it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him and his crew back in action, hunting down a superb driver who also happens to be an assassin. Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and John Cena star. Lakeview Terrace RTÉ2, 10.20pm Gripping thriller with Samuel L Jackson as a bigoted cop who disapproves of the mixed-race couple living next door (played by Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) so strongly, he sets out to make their lives a misery. ADVERTISEMENT One Night In Idaho Prime Video, streaming now In late 2022, a fatal stabbing attack involving four university students rocked a small Idaho town, drawing national attention. An explosion of social media sleuthing, a cross-country manhunt, a dramatic arrest, and a looming trial made this crime one of the most high-profile stories of the last decade. Foundation AppleTV+, streaming now Season 3 returns to Apple, with new episodes dropping every Friday through to September 12. Inspired by Isaac Asimov's celebrated books, the saga follows exiles fighting to restore civilisation as an empire collapses. The Crossbow Cannibal Prime Video, streaming now Keeping things super light on Prime Video this week, we also have a profile of Stephen Griffiths, who created his own deadly persona in the hope of following in the footsteps of his idol — serial killer Peter Sutcliffe. Fifteen years after Griffiths's arrest, this documentary revisits one of Britain's darkest criminal cases. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Disney+, streaming now National Geographic dives into (apologies) the legacy of a legendary film with this Laurent Bouzereau documentary, tracing its journey from book to enduring pop culture phenomenon. If the tween in your life has been counting down the days, they'll probably already know that Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires is also now available (be warned, it's a musical). Oppenheimer Netflix, streaming now Finally, the wait is over. Anyone who failed to catch it in the cinema back in the heady summer of 2023 can now view it on whatever device they please. Speaking of German-related drama, Brick, an atmospheric number with Danny Boyle vibes, is also available. Building The Band Netflix, streaming now
