Bob Geldof and Madness to headline star-studded Ukraine benefit concert at Co-op Live Songs Of Freedom will take place next year on 3 February at the Co-Op Live venue The Independent UK · Nov 9
Bob Geldof, Madness and Peter Hook among acts for Ukraine support gig Songs Of Freedom will take place next year on February 3. Evening Standard · Nov 9
“Now I’m caught up in the ceaselessly toxic, dysfunctional web of Led Zeppelin interpersonal relationships”: How Phil Collins’ globe-spanning Live Aid journey led to one of the most disastrous reunions ever The hectic day that Phil Collins Concorde-hopped between continents was mired by a shambolic reunion which he unwittingly became a part of MusicRadar · Jul 11, 2025
“My head was full of, ‘it’s going to be a disaster’”: Bob Geldof looks back at Live Aid in new trailer for 40th anniversary documentary, When Rock 'n' Roll Took On the World “No one had ever had 16 hours of anything on television,” says promoter Harvey Goldsmith MusicRadar · Jun 26, 2025
“I love the show - I love the show more than I did the gig”: The Who’s Pete Townshend says he’s more of a fan of the Live Aid musical than the historic event that inspired it Townshend has previously said that The Who could “barely play” at the 1985 charity gig MusicRadar · Jun 19, 2025
Bob Geldof says he's 'blue in the face' hearing Freddie Mercury's Live Aid performance with Queen The musician and activist was at Wembley for the launch of Just for One Day - The Live Aid musical ahead of it’s West End opening Evening Standard · May 1, 2025
“Bob Geldof said, No, Queen have peaked. I don’t think they should play.” Queen would never have performed their iconic set at Live Aid if Band Aid mastermind Bob Geldof had his way, and Freddie Mercury initially wasn't that keen either "Freddie smelt blood. He went for the throat." Louder · Apr 4, 2025
Band Aid stars hit out at Ed Sheeran over vocal permission complaint on charity single Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and the song’s producer, Trevor Horn, defended the intentions behind the charity single Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
Live Aid promoter dismisses ‘woke do-gooders’ questioning Band Aid after Ed Sheeran statement Harvey Goldsmith’s comments come after Sheeran said he had changed his stance on the charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024
Live Aid promoter announces global concerts to tackle climate crisis Harvey Goldsmith’s Earth Aid Live set to last 10 years and take place across multiple cities and continents, with lineups still to be announced The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
"I’d pay to be in it!": Noel Gallagher names his dream supergroup, featuring some very familiar faces "Get me Harvey Goldsmith!" Noel Gallagher jokes after detailing his dream supergroup Louder · Aug 11, 2023
"Can you believe that at Freddie Mercury's last concert, no one actually pressed record?": The story of the great showman's last stand On August 9th 1986, Freddie Mercury played with Queen for 120,000 fans at Knebworth Park. No one knew it would be his final show with the band Louder · Aug 9, 2023