The Best of Britain

Muziek

It has been 40 years since that Live Aid took place: the legendary benefit concert that united the world on July 13, 1985. Music history was made from two iconic locations – Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia – music history was made.

The concerts started almost simultaneously, with only a few minutes difference due to time zones. This created an unprecedented, worldwide live broadcast that brought together millions of people in a joint action against famine in Ethiopia. Live Aid became one of the most influential and large-scale benefit concerts of all time.

During the London edition, which is central to this performance, numerous major British artists took to the stage. Names like Queen, Phil Collins, Status Quo, The Who, Eric Clapton, The Police, David Bowie, Simple Minds, Madness, TomAn evening full of iconic songs, memories and energy, performed by a top cast including Syb van der Ploeg, Brenda Bee, Maarten Peters and Hubert Heeringa.