Live Aid, a benefit concert held on July 13, 1985, raised funds for the Ethiopian famine. Organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, it featured performances that captured an audience of nearly 2 billion viewers worldwide. To commemorate its 40th birthday, full concert footage is available online through the Internet Archive and DVD release. The BBC commemorates this event with a documentary series and will present extended highlights from the concert, allowing viewers to relive its impact and musical legacy.
The two-venue benefit concert held on July 13, 1985, raised funds for the relief of the famine in Ethiopia and was organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.
The full concert broadcast from Live Aid can be found on the Internet Archive, and it is also available on DVD.
BBC is releasing a documentary entitled Live Aid at 40, featuring behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews with figures like Bob Geldof, Bono, and Sting.
The BBC will air extended highlights from Live Aid for the first time since 1985, showcasing over six-and-a-half hours from the original concert.
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