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Live Aid was a huge charity rock concert held on July 13, 1985. It was organized by musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. Their goal was to raise money to help people in Africa who were suffering from a terrible famine, which means there wasn't enough food.

The concert took place in two different stadiums at the same time. One was at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The other was at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. Live Aid managed to raise over $280 million to help those in need.

In 2004, the Live Aid concert was released on DVD. All the money made from selling these DVDs also went to help people in Africa.


How Live Aid Started

The idea for Live Aid came from a terrible famine happening in Ethiopia, a country in Africa. Many people were starving and needed urgent help.

A news report by Michael Buerk showed the world how bad the situation was. This report made Bob Geldof want to do something big to help. He teamed up with Midge Ure to plan a massive music event.

The Big Concerts

Live Aid was special because it happened in two major cities at once. Both concerts featured many famous music stars of the time.

The show in London was at the old Wembley Stadium. Thousands of fans gathered there to watch their favorite bands play. At the same time, another huge crowd filled John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia.

Millions more people around the world watched the concerts on television. It was one of the biggest TV events ever.

The Impact of Live Aid

Live Aid was a huge success in raising money and awareness. It showed how music could bring people together for a good cause. The money collected helped provide food, medicine, and other aid to Africa.

The concert also inspired other similar events. It reminded everyone that even big problems can be tackled when people work together.

Images for kids

  • Michael Buerk, British Museum, London, 23 June 2012 - Britain's Secret Treasures Filming

    The BBC News reports by Michael Buerk (pictured) showed the famine in Ethiopia.

  • Bob Geldof Rock am Ring 1987

    Bob Geldof helped organize the Live Aid concert.

  • Wembley Stadium Twin Towers

    The old Wembley Stadium (exterior pictured) in London hosted one of the concerts.

  • Live Aid at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, PA

    A view of the stage at Live Aid in John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia.

  • Live Aid after dark at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, PA

    Live Aid continued into the night at John F. Kennedy Stadium.

  • Pink floyd live 8 london

    Roger Waters (right) with Pink Floyd at Live 8 in Hyde Park in 2005.

See also

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