Live Aid redux: Local musicians to revive epic concert

This concert was the soundtrack to soft power. Is it the swan song of foreign aid?

A new documentary and musical tell the story of Live Aid’s impact and how the musicians who organized the event reshaped attitudes toward international development.

Live Aid redux: Local musicians to revive epic concert

If Baby Boomers claim Woodstock as the pinnacle live music event of their youth, Generation X would surely claim Live Aid as its highwater mark.

What was it like to attend Live Aid in 1985? - Baltimore Positive WNST

On July 13, 1985 the world experienced a television super concert that has never been replicated. Live Aid was a famine relief effort for Africa, which began with a Bob Geldof song and a “Feed The World” mantra that returns every Christmas. On the 40th Anniversary of a day made famous by so many bands and artists over the years, Nestor gathered his two brotherly pals, Richard and David Abrahams, who traveled to London to see the show at Wembley …

Local musicians to perform at Burnham charity concert on Saturday

Two local musicians are set to perform a special tea-time charity concert at Burnham-On-Sea Methodist Church this weekend. Singer Andy Cruickshank and pianist Chris Sheldrake will take to the stage on Saturday, 19th July at 3:45pm for a recital in support of local charities. The event, titled A Musical Recital, will be held at the church in Burnham’s College Street and promises an afternoon of uplifting music and community spirit. Tickets are pr…