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Live Aid’s 40th Anniversary Honored with Musical, Documentary, and Charity Initiatives

Commemorative programming, a West End musical, and a cast album celebrate the legacy of the 1985 concerts while raising funds for the Band Aid Charitable Trust.

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Overview

  • The jukebox musical 'Just For One Day' returns to London’s Shaftesbury Theatre on May 15, with 10% of proceeds supporting the Band Aid Charitable Trust.
  • An original cast album featuring reimagined Live Aid anthems is set for release on July 11, with pre-orders now available.
  • The BBC and CNN are producing new documentary series, 'Live Aid at 40,' featuring exclusive interviews and extended concert highlights, scheduled to air in July.
  • The musical has already raised £600,000 for the Band Aid Charitable Trust and is projected to exceed £1 million by the end of the year.
  • Bob Geldof expressed doubts about the feasibility of a modern Live Aid-style event, citing the fragmented nature of today’s social media-driven media landscape.