5 h. ago Midge Ure opens up on why Live Aid wouldn't happen today as he admits 'it's different'

Live Aid co-organiser Midge Ure appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday as the event celebrates its 40th anniversary

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5 h. ago Live Aid's Midge Ure says 'none of us can believe it' as he makes 40th anniversary admission

The iconic Live Aid event, which was co-organised by Midge Ure and Bob Geldof, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year

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5 h. ago Live Aid's Midge Ure admits 'it's different' as he makes admission on 40th anniversary

Live Aid co-organiser Midge Ure appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday

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6 h. ago BBC Live Aid at 40 fans ask to 'go back' as they call out 'boring' Oasis

The BBC aired Live Aid at 40: The Concert on Saturday night, with some viewers asking to "go back" to the days of the iconic benefit concert after watching it

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6 h. ago Midge Ure admits 'it's different' as he details why Live Aid couldn't happen today

Live Aid co-organiser Midge Ure appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday to celebrate the concert's 40th anniversary

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12 h. ago Veteran broadcaster Michael Buerk blasts 'white saviour' criticism of Live Aid: 'If you're dying of starvation, you're not really that concerned about the colour of the person saving you'

The veteran broadcaster rejected accusations that the West was being 'paternalistic'. It came as the global charity fundraiser marked its 40th anniversary yesterday.

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14 h. ago Veteran broadcaster Michael Buerk slams 'white saviour' criticism of Live Aid: 'If you're dying of starvation, you're not really that concerned about the colour of the person saving you'

The veteran broadcaster rejected accusations that the West was being 'paternalistic'. It came as the global charity fundraiser marked its 40th anniversary yesterday.

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17 h. ago Sir Bob Geldof reveals why he can't watch Live Aid as he says it still 'resonates' today

Live Aid co-founders Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure have reflected on the initial concert, which took place in 1985, that has inspired Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical

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20 h. ago Brian May: 40th anniversary of Live Aid ‘bittersweet’ without Freddie Mercury

Mercury, who was lauded for his impressive vocal range, died of Aids-related illness at the age of 45 in 1991.

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20 h. ago Bob Geldof and Brian May mark Live Aid's 40th at London musical

Bob Geldof and Brian May mark Live Aid's 40th at London musical  Reuters

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20 h. ago Bob Geldof says Live Aid still resonates today 40 years on from benefit concerts

Live Aid was a two-venue benefit concert held on July 13 1985 that raised money for the famine in Ethiopia.

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23 h. ago Israeli airstrike kills at least 10, including six children, at Gaza water station, say health officials

Nine killed in separate bombing of a home on Sunday and 31 others shot dead near aid distribution site on SaturdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn Israeli airstrike has killed at least 10 people, including six children, who were waiting to collect water in Gaza, Palestinian health officials have said.A separate airstrike on Sunday hit a home, killing nine people, and 31 others were shot dead near an aid distribution site on Saturday, marking another bloody weekend as the conflict’s death toll exceeded 58,000. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago BBC Breakfast host says 'wow' after 'overwhelming' clip as she issues plea to viewers

BBC Breakfast presenter Rachel Burden was forced to make a plea to viewers on the show on Sunday, after a 'overwhelming' clip was shown from Live Aid 40 years ago

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32 h. ago The most iconic moments from Live Aid over the years 40 years on

It was the gig that changed the history of music.

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37 h. ago Live Aid wouldn't happen today because everyone is too glued to their phones, claims Ultravox frontman Midge Ure

The former Ultravox frontman - who organised the mega-concert with Bob Geldof - says that technological advances have brought with them too many distractions.

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39 h. ago 'Live Aid at 40' viewers call out 'boring' Oasis as they ask to 'go back'

The BBC provided extended highlights of one of the biggest concerts of all time

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42 h. ago Live Aid’s Bob Geldof felt ‘responsible’ after tragic daughter death and how he gets 'respite' from his sorrow

The Irish singer songwriter and political activist lost his daughter Peaches in 2014 and asked himself 'what could you have done?'

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45 h. ago Live Aid founder's rallying call 40 years on from iconic concert

Midge Ure says cause is as vital as ever, as he talks about handing baton over to "next generation"

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47 h. ago Freddie Mercury's brutal Princess Diana snub at Live Aid that raised eyebrows

When the iconic rock band Queen performed at Live Aid in 1985, Freddie Mercury refused to sit with Charles and Diana in the royal box at Wembley Stadium for one reason

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50 h. ago Music fans recall watching Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium 40 years on

The concert, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, took place on July 13 1985.

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