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Live Aid concert to be broadcast on radio to mark 40th anniversary


Greatest Hits Radio to air original performances from stars such as Queen and David Bowie in 10-hour show on 13 July

The 1985 Live Aid broadcast that featured legendary performances from Queen, David Bowie, the Who and Paul McCartney will be recreated on Greatest Hits Radio to celebrate the event’s 40th anniversary.

The 10-hour special, hosted by Simon Mayo, will air from noon on 13 July featuring all of the original live performances from the concert, which took place at Wembley Stadium in London to raise money for the Ethiopian famine.

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Author : Rachel Hall

Publish date : 2025-06-23 06:00:00

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