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Live Aid at 40: 10 moments that made musical history

Forty years after Live Aid rocked the world, Evelyn O'Rourke looks at ten ways the music event of a lifetime made musical history.

Live Aid • 15 Jul

Michael Buerk and Bob Geldof at a Live Aid DVD screening in London in November 2004

Michael Buerk's first reaction to Live Aid 'real anger'

Michael Buerk, a British journalist who reported on the Ethiopian famine in 1984, has said his initial reaction to the Live Aid concerts, which raised funds for the crisis, "was real anger".

Live Aid • 14 Jul

Gallery - here's how Live Aid rocked the world in 1985

Sunday 13 July marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the global jukebox that spanned the Atlantic with two massive concerts to raise funds for the famine-stricken people of Africa. Take a look back on one of the biggest days in music history.

Live Aid • 12 Jul

Ian Dempsey recalls his day working on Live Aid

Former 2FM DJ and current Today FM breakfast show host Ian Dempsey worked behind the scenes on RTÉ's award-winning TV coverage of Live Aid. He shares some memories of 13 July 1985.

Live Aid • 13 Jul

British pop acts gathered on stage for the finale of the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium in London, 13th July 1985. The group includes George Michael, left in yellow shirt, centre stage Bono, Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury share a microphone, Davi

Live Aid was 40 years ago this weekend

40 years ago this weekend, the world turned on the biggest global jukebox it had ever seen and heard as two massive concerts took place in London and Philadelphia to raise money for the famine-stricken people of Africa.

Live Aid • 13 Jul

Live Aid at 40: Geldof, Queen and everything in between

Two venues, two billion viewers and, as pomp rockers Queen, who pretty much stole the whole show, would say - one vision.

Live Aid • 12 Jul

Paul McCartney and Pete Townsend carry Bob Geldof on their shoulders at Live Aid in 1985

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There's a look back at Live Aid, acclaimed documentary My Mom Jayne tells the story of Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield, Eve Connolly stars in quirky crime movie Sew Torn, and Kerry face Tyrone at Croker . . .

Television • 12 Jul

Bob Geldof (left) and Midge Ure during the launch event for the Live Aid musical Just For One Day at Wembley Stadium, London. Photo credit: Ian West/PA Wire

Bob Geldof says another Live Aid event is 'unlikely'

Singer Bob Geldof has said another Live Aid-style event is "unlikely" because of social media.

Music • 01 May

Jeanne Marine and Bob Geldof at the Old Vic in London on Tuesday night

Bob Geldof at press night for Live Aid-inspired musical

Bob Geldof joined a slew of celebrities in London for the press night of a new musical based on the story of Live Aid.

Theatre • 14 Feb 24

Bob Geldof and Bono on stage at Live Aid, 13 July 1985

Live Aid concert to be turned into West End musical

A musical adaption of the 1985 Live Aid concert is set to premiere on the West End stage.

Music • 02 Oct 23

Noel Gallagher among line-up for Peter Blake's 90th

Noel Gallagher, Madness and Paul Weller are among a star-studded line-up who will perform at a special concert in honour of pop artist Peter Blake's 90th birthday.

Music • 17 Oct 22

Queen asked to play benefit concert for Australians

Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that the band has been asked to play a Live Aid-style benefit concert in aid of the victims of the deadly Australian wildfires.

Music • 08 Jan 20

Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in July 1985

Live Aid tops list of gigs most wish they had seen

Live Aid has topped a new poll of the gigs most British music fans wish they had seen live.

Music • 05 Nov 19

Tributes paid to late Cars' frontman Ric Ocasek

Tributes have been paid to The Cars' frontman Ric Ocasek after he was found dead in his New York apartment.

Music • 16 Sep 19

Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody nears $1 billion at box office

The Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody has continued its record run at the box office and has now surpassed $900 million in worldwide ticket sales.

Movies • 16 Apr 19

Live Aid took place 30 years ago today

The vast musical extravaganza that was Live Aid took place on July 13, 1985. Phil Collins sang on two continents, courtesy of Concorde, and Madonna was, relatively speaking, the new kid on the block.

Entertainment • 13 Jul 15

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