From Sir Bob Geldoff, the founder of the original Live Aid and now, Live 8:
“This is not Live Aid 2.
These concerts are the start point for The Long Walk To Justice, the one way we can all make our voices heard in unison.
This is without doubt a moment in history where ordinary people can grasp the chance to achieve something truly monumental and demand from the 8 world leaders at G8 an end to poverty.
The G8 leaders have it within their power to alter history. They will only have the will to do so if tens of thousands of people show them that enough is enough.
By doubling aid, fully cancelling debt, and delivering trade justice for Africa, the G8 could change the future for millions of men, women and children.”
These concerts look like an amazing thing–if only there was one closer to Des Moines. Looks like I might have to make a roadtrip to Philly. Check out more information here.
Line-ups at each location are as follows: (London looks like the best location)
- Hyde Park, London: U2, REM, Coldplay, Sir Paul McCartney, The Cure, Dido, Keane, Sir Elton John, Annie Lennox, Madonna, Muse, Razorlight, Scissor Sisters, Joss Stone, Stereophonics, Sting, Robbie Williams, Mariah Carey, Velvet Revolver, Bob Geldof, The Killers, Snow Patrol
- Museum of Art, Philadelphia: Stevie Wonder, The Dave Matthews Band, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, P Diddy, Jay-Z, Sarah McLachlan, Rob Thomas, Keith Urban, 50 Cent, Kaiser Chiefs, Will Smith (host)
- Eiffel Tower, Paris: Jamiroquai, Craig David, Youssou N’Dour, Yannick Noah, Andrea Bocelli, Calo Gero, Kyo, Placebo, Axelle Red, Johnny Halliday, Manu Chao, Renaud
- Brandenburg Gate, Berlin: A-ha, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Brian Wilson, Lauryn Hill, Bap, Die Toten Hosen, Peter Maffay
- Circus Maximus, Rome: Duran Duran, Faith Hill, Irene Grandi, Jovanotti, Tim McGraw, Nek, Laura Pasini, Vasco Rossi, Zucchero
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