Band Aid/Live Aid/Live 8

Mouse · 2

Sir Bob Geldof was caught in the middle of the stand-off in a van as he tried to reach the Balmoral Hotel, where he is understood to be staying ahead of tonight's Live8 show at Murrayfield. He had to be escorted out of the melee by police. (according to the Evening News website - note he didn't stay at t...

franna · 0

http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/07/06/bush.europe.reut/index.h...

Tommy · 0

Bob is just stealing the thunder of all the hard work done by others. Bono and Richard Curtis should get far more credit than Bob. They started the make poverty history campaign before Bob even got involved. Bob has only jumped on the bandwagon. Bono and Richard had to tell Bob they were going ahead...

franna · 0

http://music.channel.aol.com/live_8_concert/live_now_philadelphia

oeokosko · 4

Administrators, I hope you don't mind if I just mention that Africa Calling is also on live at the moment from Cornwall with African music, too! It's really nice and different, if readers may want a change of pace for a bit. It's at www.bbc.co.uk/music/thelive8event/ We're rockin' all over th...

Julia · 30

Like so many others around the world, I'm really excited about Live 8 and was looking forward to watching it live from start to finish. I was visiting the UK in 1985 during Live Aid -- it was amazing. I remember watching it on TV in Glasgow. I'll never forget it. I'm back in Aust...

Renee34 · 0

I live in the U.S. and everyone in other countries seems to think that we have unlimited money to give away. There are alot of people in this country (myself included) that have a hard time hearing about how the U.S. needs to do more for these other countries when people like me are truly strugglin...

Alison · 3

Is there anyone on here going to Edinburgh on Wednesday, for the long walk to justice? I want to go, but not sure how far from Edinburgh rail station it is

Hippyangel · 0

Does anyone know if the concert in Edinburgh tomorrow will be on TV or the Internet?

mags · 3

http://edinburgh.digicity.org.uk/637928751id-724717849/Historic-Edinburgh.html

motema2004 · 1

"That is the real UNO!" :D

Arcamar · 22

so far I'd have to say no :-/ elton john was good though! but that punk from the libertines covering children of the revolution....is there no mercy!? But it's only 17.20 over here, UK time it would be about 16.20.. oh well...there's still hope ....PINK FLOYD!

I'm sorry, but that's just so...

_johanna_ · 1

      &n...

Lucky · 0

Hello, due to some technical issues, the live 8 forum had been down for some days. But now, everyone can get there again, so please come over and have a look, we need some community! http://www.live8forum.com

cissy_ar · 5

Hi, just to say well done again, Bob, a true believer in the dignity of human beings. A continuing inspiration to us all.

cissy_ar · 21

soo..I was born two years after Live Aid, so I don't really remember it...but most of you were around at the time, right? Were you there? at Wembley or JFK stadium? If you were, what was the best part? from watching the dvd I obviously liked Queen alot, and the ever fantastic Bowie, but also, I real...

Trista · 0

Hi Everyone! My name is Trista and i love this site. I was wondering if anyone here likes the brilliant and legendary band, 'Motley Crue' and has seen their GREAT show at 'LIVE 8' in Canada!? Thanks.

-- Edited by Trista at 21:30, 2005-07-04

Jules · 4

What a fantastic Birthday party! WOOOHOOO! Hope you're having a great one. Hugs and Kisses

Lucky · 17

THEY ARE BRILLIANT for an opening ACT..... It´s 20 years after LIVE AID and its their 40th ANNIVERSARY in 2005 - STATUS QUO COME ON BOB...I KNOW YOU LIKE QUOOOOOOOO ;) I saw you actually on a QUODOCU :) lets rock

Lucky · 0

One very strange thing about the official website live8live.com is that there is NOWHERE any contact button to get in touch with the officials or at least the webmaster. Especially concerning the online presence of Live8, there are several things which are absolutely not suitably put for the prese...

meekus · 0

http://www.petitiononline.com/BanMTV/petition.html.

Kevin Sammut · 0

Dear All, I am sickend by the comments I have read on this forum by members who have rubbished the efforts made and have made critisism to the event which will in no doubt make changes to this world to "make poverty history". I joined this forum to give praise to "Sir Bob" and hoped to join a majority of peop...

Ian · 2

Here at bobgeldof.info HQ we have our nose to the grind trying to answer the 100's of emails, about the Live 8 gig, mostly congratulatory. A few rather nasty and cynical. Of course it was a great day for Bob and the many accolades being poured onto his shoulders are totally founded. But t...

Jules · 6

We are thinking of taping the whole show, but it will be messy (i.e. over two tapes) and not official, just wondering if there might be a DVD brought out sometime soon? I'd rather have something official and DVD.

motema2004 · 3

I have been watching the concert on TV (along with no doubt half the population!) and I salute Bob for that. Edinburgh has welcomed the protesters and (as I've said all along), as long as they respect those who work and live here, there should hopefully be no violence. We want the world leaders at the G...

Hippyangel · 2

hey guys i took some pics yesterday while i was in the front row!!! well i was in the front row until they decided to add a pit! but it was still amazing! PHILADELPHIA LIVE 8 PICS!

franna · 0

From the transcript of Chris Evans interviewing Bono on BBC Radio 2 shortly before Bono went on stage for Live 8. Chris Evans: So, listen, you've got to shoot off in a minute. Thanks for popping in. A message for people listening around the world this afternoon. Bono: I think getting ou...

meekus · 0

...unless you watched the USA's coverage of the event. It was a complete mess. It never showed anything from Rome, Cornwall, or Moscow except for a one minute montag, and that was pitiful at best. It showed Berlin twice, Barrie once, Paris once, Tokyo once, and Johannesburg once. Besides this...

meekus · 2

Hallo family! I'm new here, got the site address from the Spanish radiostation and couldn't resist to sign-in. Got to say, I feel very happy about the Life8 concerts! I really jump for happyness and wanted to say thank you to you Bob and also to Elton and all the other participationg musicians and p...

motema2004 · 2

LIVE8 TODAY

Im really xited! i cant wait.

Does anyone know exactly what time it starts and finishes? Im desperate to know the actual times!

Is anyone here (well obviously) as exited as me? Thats a dumb question, as you all love that sorta th...

kia · 10

To make poverty History we all need to contribute not just ONCE A year by selling afew '000' tickets ( no disrespect .. every little counts) ; TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERNCE we all need to contribute on DAILY BASES ..... What do you think?? Does it make se...

meekus · 0

They rock, and I'm sure that they believe in the cause of Live 8. That and the fact of them still being together is awesome. So why not?

meekus · 1

I WAS SOOO DESPERATE TO WIN SOME TICKETS TO LIVE8, AND it meant a lot to me. I suppose i could watch it on T.V but the atmosphere im certain would be a lot different! IT WOULD BE ELECTRIC! Anyone here not win tickets, they were desperate for? please give me your answ...

motema2004 · 1

hey guys im in philly and visited the site today and took some pics so here they are LIVE 8 -- Edited by ndtechie05 at 22:16, 2005-06-30

Jules · 1

Ian wrote: On the internet you can watch the Live 8 concerts live and on demand, along with behind-the-scenes stuff, during and after the concerts on July 2nd, by logging on to aolmusic.com, who will be providing free streaming coverage of all the shows. With no live free-to-air coverage of Live...

Alison · 20

...then why do you even come to this forum? I do not understand how so many people can be against the event, the protest in Edinburgh, the selection of artists to perform, etc...and while I do respect a person's right to opinions, I can not comprehend the problems that people have with Bob's decision...

Jules · 1

I won tickets but did not get them yet!!!! Anybody else who didn't get the tickets? What can I do? Heeeelp!

Sparky · 0

Just reworked some of the lyrics for... A DAY IN THE LIFE I read the news today oh, boy About a plucky man who gave them aid And though the news was rather good Well I just had to cry I saw the photograph Trapped in a prison of poverty Nobody noticed them still dying A crowd of people stood and stared T...

meekus · 6

ANARCHY at the G8 More than 100,000 people, including the most determined activists and protesters on the planet, will descend on Edinburgh and the Gleneagles Hotel as the leaders of the richest countries gather to decide the fate of nations. At the G8 summit in Genoa four years ago widespread rio...

Jules · 3

From the BBC website (asking people their opinions on G8) Developing countries don't need aid but trade. Alex, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia We say keep your money and leave us alone. You are the main reason for our conflict and poverty. We know what you mean by good governance - an African leader who wi...

motema2004 · 4

Live 8 musical apartheid/segregation? Bob Geldof’s critics are apparently STILL not satisfied. They are describing the Cornwell gig as being a Micky Mouse 'token black concert.' - segregated away from London "The irony is that all the white acts will be playing in London, t...

_johanna_ · 5

EMI secures DVD rights to Live 8 concerts The EMI Group PLC has secured the DVD rights to this weekend's Live 8 concerts after agreeing to pay several million pounds upfront to the event's organisers. Live 8 is likely to be released on DVD in November. Details such as price have yet to be set.

meekus · 6

Does anyone know if Status Quo will be opening this years concert? If their not then do you know who it will or might be?

iluvbobgeldof · 11

Who does Sir Bob think he is? He has told our prime minister Paul Martin, that if Canada isn't willing to commit to giving Africa what he thinks we should give, that Mr. Martin should stay home and not attend the G8 summit. Does Mr. Geldof pay taxes in canada? NO HE DOES NOT!!! The fact is, good people, that...

Ian · 0

Geldof gate-crashes and James Brown and Joss Stone rip it up with Jonathan Ross Friday 1 July on BBC ONE (repeated on BBC THREE on Sunday 3 July) On the eve of Live 8,Bob Geldof gatecrashes Friday Night with Jonathan Ross to introduce an all-star line-up for the last show in the current run. In a rare...

Ian · 0

LIVE 8 - TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS UPDATE LATEST UPDATES: 29th June 2005 We've received a number of enquiries from people worldwide, eager to know how they can tune in to the Live 8 concert in London, on July 2nd, 2005. The objective is to have the Live 8 concerts, taking place around the world...

kdbata · 0

Bobby Seale, founding chairman of the Black Panther Party, would like to speak briefly at the Live 8 in Philadelphia. If any of the organizers are reading this, please post back and we can arrange putting you in contact.

meekus · 19

I grow tired of this conversation. I have shown you people to be communists, thought terrorists, and, frankly, a bit slow on the uptake. There is no need to thank me for my time. Regards, Cap E. Tilism

meekus · 27

Or people from other places in the world wanting to go to the Hyde Park event? Where in the world can i get tickets? =) Not knowing anything about Live 8 i booked tickets for me and my sisters London/Dublin vacation some months ago. We are in London 2 july and we even got a hotel right cross the street...

MMbullybuddyGP · 3

PBS yesterday from 2-4pm eastern time showed highlights from Live Aid

As I've never seen anything from it other than some very small clips, I was thrilled. Luckily PBS did decide to include the BTR as one of their selected highlights, singing "Mondays"

It wa...

SF · 1

ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD LIVE 8 WORLDWIDE TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS We've received a number of enquiries from people worldwide, eager to know how they can tune in to the Live 8 concert in London, on July 2nd, 2005. We will endeavour to keep you up-to-date with all the details we can find of...

Jules · 2

55,000 MORE HYDE PARK LIVE 8 TICKETS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE Extra LIVE 8 tickets are set to be made available for this Saturday's (July 2) LONDON event. Another 55,000 free tickets, that will give access to giant screens on the south side of the Serpentine lake, will be issued in pairs from various lo...

Julia · 4

Putting it all into perspective: http://www.alternet.org/story/22285/ A must-see for anyone who wants to know What Live 8 Is Really All About.

psycho_girl · 2

BBC America last night showed Sir Bob addressing the crowd at Glastonbury, when the sun finally had come out, and they linked hands and said an exhortation for the end of poverty. It looked heartfelt and I was happy. Did anyone else see it or go to Glastonbury? -- Edited by motema2004 at 17:01, 2005-06-...

franna · 3

Here is the new run down of acts to be performing in Philly, according to the ABC local broadcast station which will air the special. Live 8, the most anticipated concert event in 2 decades, will rock the Parkway on July 2nd, and 6ABC is the only broadcast television station bringing it home to yo...

motema2004 · 1

Bono on Meet the Press 26.06.05 Video online: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032608 Transcript: MR. RUSSERT: And we are back on MEET THE PRESS. With us now from Dublin, Ireland, the lead singer of U2 and the co-founder of DATA: Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa. Here's Bono. Welcome. This coming Sa...

Alexandra Markezini · 0

Hello there! I am a University student doing Events Management and I would like to analyse your expectations on the LIVE 8 in Hyde Park, London taking place on the 2nd of July. My question is what you believe that is going to make LIVE 8 not just another concert but a true experienc...

franna · 3

Still MORE BG info I'm getting through U2 sources. What is UP WITH THAT??? _______ Bono is scheduled to appear this Sunday on NBC's news program Meet the Press. The topic will be Live 8 and its related emphases (poverty, Africa, the G8 summit, etc.). Meanwhile, Bob Geldof will be appearing...

franna · 7

Queen were said to be the band of the day at LiveAid. A spectacular performance by a long established and hugely popular band. Will U2 take the crown at Live8? What do you think?

lulusomaliland · 4

When I first watched this program I was glued to my chair. The program was inspiring and Bob spoke the truth. Being a British Somalilander I felt almost being transported to my home town where distance was not a barrier anymore. As Bob said Somaliland is a virtual country built by virtual people like us...

meekus · 3

I think that the Live 8 organisers should take heart at the response to Ebay auctions for LIve 8 tickets from the outraged public everywhere - silly bidding! It seems that people are opening Ebay accounts and bidding £10,000+ on ticket auctions in an attempt to scupper such dubious sellers....

franna · 0

A treat for everyone - and a special treat for those who remember BG's railing against "the rape of the English language" a few years back..... This is not strictly speaking a diary. I'm not sure why features such as this, on the websites of those like me who can afford to run them, are c...

Tina McBain · 0

Bob Geldof will be appearing on the cover of next week's Radio Times in an exclusive souvenir edition. And not only will Bob Geldof have its own cover - the top TV magazine is producing an incredible eight covers in total to mark the occasion of the biggest gig in 20 years - Live8. Other bands to hav...

motema2004 · 0

Hello all! One of the African groups that would be ideal for Live8 London is coincidentally playing Dublin on Friday, SFX City Theatre. Details are posted under the "Other Stuff" heading of this forum. The artist:J.B.Mpiana & Wenge BCBG. To see the essence of show biz as translated by Congo, you...

meekus · 8

I DONT KNOW IF BOB READS THIS BOARD BUT I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY UP TO DATE IT HAS COST ME £108 TRYING TO WIN TICKETS FOR LIVE 8 I KNOW ITS NOT FOR THE MONEY THE LOTTERY WAS DONE THAT WAY. I WOULD HAVE PAID THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR A TICKET AND BOB WOULD HAVE RAISED A LOT MORE MONEY FOR THE ORGANISATION OF THE...

Ingo · 7

Hello, i made an mistake when i booked the hotel room for the live 8 event. now i have two confirmed rooms

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6541232232-- Edited by Ingo at 07:13, 2005-06-...

Derek The Dane · 4

i think bob must have been sent from up above. i think it's so corageous and wonderful what he is trying to do for man kind. he's using his art to try and help others. i think people who call him racist or a nazi should be hit by an overly sized bus because this man is anything but this. all he is trying to do is he...

Jules · 0

If some of it is being funded by loans how are these going to be paid back if they run into the millions - will a DVD cover all that? £10m raised for Live 8's rising bill By Adam Sherwin, Media Reporter BOB GELDOF has secured £10 million in loans and sponsorship to help to cover the rising cos...

meekus · 26

I see in the Independent June 5th 05 Andy Kershaw has condemned the almost exclusively white line-up for the pop concert to concide with the summit. " If we are going to change the West's perception of Africa,events like this are perfect opportunity to do something for Africa's self - esteem " he sai...

meekus · 1

Bob Geldof, does he know where Toronto is ? He said the concert would be in Toronto only someone who does not know anything about Toronto would think that the city of Barrie is any were even cloase to Toronto. What a flop dick a one hit wonder whos biggest claim to fame is a role in Pink Floyd The Wall. Anyone...

Jules · 2

what time do the gates open of hyde park and what time is people turning up and what time does it all actually start!! never been to a gig before!

Lucky · 2

Hello, as the line-ups on the official Live8 site a far from being up to date, I'd love to know if anyone of you knows about the current line-up for London. Thanks in prospect! Thomas

Mull · 1

As Bobby wants a few boaties to pickup a few french et al marchies, I would like to let those know that it would be helpful to get a few brains together and get a website up for all the people who want a rendezvous. Any helpers out there with website stuff? &nbs...

oeokosko · 8

Live 8 and the Arms Trade Here is 1% of the info I have on the following matter Re: The relationship between the Music industry and the Arms industry and poverty and starvation. Stop the arms trade – stop poverty I wonder how much money generated by record companies though increa...

motema2004 · 10

Live 8 - Another concert announced Midge Ure and Peter Gabriel have announced plans for a Live 8 gig featuring African artists at the Eden Project in Cornwall on July 2nd, it's to be called 'Africa Calling'.The huge event at London's Hyde Park has been criticised for a lack of black artists. Peter sa...

franna · 0

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1074085,00.html

psycho_girl · 1

Hi all, I read that Bob Geldof said that additional screens were being put up in hyde park for people who do not have tickets, for a capacity of up to 500,000. I can find no official word on this, and was wondering if it was true or not? Thanks in advance

funnyme · 8

When I've seen the hardship you've caused some sellers on Ebay it makes me soooooo mad. If I ever see that Geldof I'll say "Geldof, Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo" "You didn't make your money because your so called music was sold at cost" "You made it because your music was sold at over inflated p...

Lucky · 0

Hi everyone, I've just set up a Live 8 webforum, not to compete against this one, but surely one that will offer people who have been to one of the concerts a platform from where to keep in touch with one another. The forum is a very fresh one, just made up and not really much in it ;) However, a loo...

Jules · 3

What an extraordinary man you are and what a privilege it is to be a part of this phenomenal event. I am in awe of your vision and commitment and totally impressed by your passion and tenacity. It seems such a shame to read so many posts about ticket sales and pettiness but heh you get that I guess. For t...

oeokosko · 1

Live 8 on the BBC The BBC today released details of its Live 8 coverage on tv, radio and online. Jonathan Ross will take BBC viewers to the heart of the action in Hyde Park; Graham Norton will be Stateside. Saturday 2 July - BBC TWO, 1.00-4.00pm; BBC ONE, 4.00-9.30pm (approx) For those not lucky en...

oeokosko · 4

Bob, Several Bands in Nairobi, Kikwetu included, are trying to organise something local for Live8. Please help them - they are great and know many of whom you are trying to help!

Lucky · 0

Hello again, just read about the so-called "gold circle" for about 13,000 people in front of the stage. It says that only holders of VIP tickets have the right so stand there - and that it will be surrounded by a huge fence! I know that Live8 has sold expensive "corporation tickets", but I think I rem...

motema2004 · 2

BBC 4 - THE AFRICAN ROCK 'N' ROLL YEARS Tuesday 21 June - Tuesday 12 July 2005 TBC Dazzling six-part series telling the full story of African music, from the desert blues of the Sahara to the dance music of the Congo. Mixing new interviews with key artists, classic concert footage and news archives, t...

motema2004 · 1

LIVE 8 TICKETS FOR SALE –LOTS! I thought this would get your attention! Before you shut and shout me down Moderator. I am NOT selling tickets Immediately after Live 8 was announced 15,000 corporate tickets went on sale for up to £1,200 http://www.watch...

Julia · 7

It should be ashamed of itself!

bola · 28

I am very proud of this countries ability to show our support for this excellent cause especially in the form of live 8, but I am disgusted to see people already selling tickets on ebay.co.uk for up to £1,000 even though the terms and conditions of the competion specified that the tickets were not for re...

Lucky · 0

Hello there, I've recently read that many, many more bands had been willing to play at Hyde Park, but at some point the organizers said the timetable is full. I cannot really keep up with all the daily line up changes, the official sitee www.live8live.com seems to be very far from up to date - not pro...

meekus · 14

Get your tickets... get your tickets here... I've got a great deal on 10 tickets!!!!!

ArrGee · 0

I'll pay face value

ArrGee · 0

... which Mandela is hosting!

ArrGee · 0

... not to mention Manchester, Birmingham and other locations... So you can turn up and see and hear it! It'll be as good as standing at the back. Probably better, as you can bring a picnic!

meekus · 9

I was extremely shocked when i heard, that it isn't possible for people outside the UK to get tickets for the live 8 show in london. I'm from switzerland and i would love to see this show!! i'd travel the long way to england for that show - but i can't get tickets... i'm desperate... can anyone...

franna · 11

Bob has just announced that he and the band will not be performing at the Hyde Park Live8 event. But will be at the Edinburgh Live8 event. The text competition to win tickets for Edinburgh is now open. The text number is 84559 and the answer is A Good luck We will post more d...

meekus · 9

I’ve asked the producers of the Oprah Winfrey Show” if they would dedicate an entire show to Live 8 that would feature Bob Geldof and all (or as many as possible) of the artists that will be performing in Philadelphia. They can talk about why they feel it is necessary to hold Live 8 in this day and age. I thi...

meekus · 6

19 days to go. Whoooopee!!! (I don't think) . yet again you have all these do-gooders, protesters saying everything will be great in Edinburgh and Dundee, Perth etc.,. What about the G8 anti-protesters in Geneva in 2003, that was really peacefull, NOT!!!!!!!. I think "sir" bob...

ArrGee · 12

I was just browsing round eBay to see these auctions. Some of them had bids of over Â£9m - I expect people were putting in ridiculous bids. there were also some people putting up non-auctions saying don't bid on eBay - getting into slanging matches with people on the questions sections about the mo...

motema2004 · 22

i know its a touchy subject but who is going to edinburgh? I know i am becasue i feel i can make difference.

ceemo · 0

eBAY Still Profiting from Live8 Read the blogpost at Security Awareness for Ma, Pa and the Corporate Clueless. I wonder what Bob Geldof would say if he knew he cost people money and made eBay richer in the process with his protest? :confu...

_johanna_ · 5

or is it just me? Boys and girls...the PINK FLOYD are playing at Live8! We're not even talking about the Gilmour/Mason/Wright floyd either, we are talking the classic Floyd, with Roger Waters.. raise your hand if you thought this would ever happen!

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	Bob Caught! (Preview) Sir Bob Geldof was caught in the middle of the stand-off in a van as he tried to reach the Balmoral Hotel, where he is understood to be staying ahead of tonight's Live8 show at Murrayfield. He had to be escorted out of the melee by police. (according to the Evening News website - note he didn't stay at t...	2	1516	Thu Jul 7 3:16 PM, 2005 by Mouse
	Aid plan details? (Preview) http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/07/06/bush.europe.reut/index.h...	0	1454	Thu Jul 7 2:15 AM, 2005 by franna
	Credit (Preview) Bob is just stealing the thunder of all the hard work done by others. Bono and Richard Curtis should get far more credit than Bob. They started the make poverty history campaign before Bob even got involved. Bob has only jumped on the bandwagon. Bono and Richard had to tell Bob they were going ahead...	0	1365	Wed Jul 6 11:20 PM, 2005 by Tommy
	AOL Links (Preview) http://music.channel.aol.com/live_8_concert/live_now_philadelphia	0	2169	Wed Jul 6 10:50 PM, 2005 by franna
	Don't Forget Africa's Calling Too! (Preview) Administrators, I hope you don't mind if I just mention that Africa Calling is also on live at the moment from Cornwall with African music, too! It's really nice and different, if readers may want a change of pace for a bit. It's at www.bbc.co.uk/music/thelive8event/ We're rockin' all over th...	4	1449	Wed Jul 6 6:58 PM, 2005 by oeokosko
	Live 8 TV coverage in Australia (Preview) Like so many others around the world, I'm really excited about Live 8 and was looking forward to watching it live from start to finish. I was visiting the UK in 1985 during Live Aid -- it was amazing. I remember watching it on TV in Glasgow. I'll never forget it. I'm back in Aust...	30	2533	Wed Jul 6 2:23 PM, 2005 by Julia
	How much do they give? (Preview) I live in the U.S. and everyone in other countries seems to think that we have unlimited money to give away. There are alot of people in this country (myself included) that have a hard time hearing about how the U.S. needs to do more for these other countries when people like me are truly strugglin...	0	1411	Wed Jul 6 12:19 PM, 2005 by Renee34
	Anyone going on Wed 6th? (Preview) Is there anyone on here going to Edinburgh on Wednesday, for the long walk to justice? I want to go, but not sure how far from Edinburgh rail station it is	3	1302	Wed Jul 6 7:11 AM, 2005 by Alison
	Edinburgh Concert (Preview) Does anyone know if the concert in Edinburgh tomorrow will be on TV or the Internet?	0	1621	Tue Jul 5 6:43 PM, 2005 by Hippyangel
	Watching Edinburgh... (Preview) http://edinburgh.digicity.org.uk/637928751id-724717849/Historic-Edinburgh.html	3	1688	Tue Jul 5 3:29 PM, 2005 by mags
	I loved it to hear Mr. Kofi Annan say: (Preview) "That is the real UNO!" :D	1	1190	Tue Jul 5 2:42 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	Was it as good as you hoped? (Preview) so far I'd have to say no :-/ elton john was good though! but that punk from the libertines covering children of the revolution....is there no mercy!? But it's only 17.20 over here, UK time it would be about 16.20.. oh well...there's still hope ....PINK FLOYD! I'm sorry, but that's just so...	22	2083	Tue Jul 5 1:29 PM, 2005 by Arcamar
	Put your action where your mouth is! (Preview)       &n...	1	1553	Tue Jul 5 1:19 PM, 2005 by _johanna_
	www.live8forum.com (Preview) Hello, due to some technical issues, the live 8 forum had been down for some days. But now, everyone can get there again, so please come over and have a look, we need some community! http://www.live8forum.com	0	1298	Tue Jul 5 10:24 AM, 2005 by Lucky
	Live 8 (Preview) Hi, just to say well done again, Bob, a true believer in the dignity of human beings. A continuing inspiration to us all.	5	1479	Tue Jul 5 12:15 AM, 2005 by cissy_ar
	where were you? (Preview) soo..I was born two years after Live Aid, so I don't really remember it...but most of you were around at the time, right? Were you there? at Wembley or JFK stadium? If you were, what was the best part? from watching the dvd I obviously liked Queen alot, and the ever fantastic Bowie, but also, I real...	21	2177	Tue Jul 5 12:04 AM, 2005 by cissy_ar
	Motley Crue!! (Preview) Hi Everyone! My name is Trista and i love this site. I was wondering if anyone here likes the brilliant and legendary band, 'Motley Crue' and has seen their GREAT show at 'LIVE 8' in Canada!? Thanks. -- Edited by Trista at 21:30, 2005-07-04	0	1195	Mon Jul 4 8:27 PM, 2005 by Trista
	Happy Birthday PETE!!!!! (Preview) What a fantastic Birthday party! WOOOHOOO! Hope you're having a great one. Hugs and Kisses	4	1466	Mon Jul 4 5:07 PM, 2005 by Jules
	I hope STATUS QUO are opening that SHOW! (Preview) THEY ARE BRILLIANT for an opening ACT..... It´s 20 years after LIVE AID and its their 40th ANNIVERSARY in 2005 - STATUS QUO COME ON BOB...I KNOW YOU LIKE QUOOOOOOOO ;) I saw you actually on a QUODOCU :) lets rock	17	2573	Mon Jul 4 4:18 PM, 2005 by Lucky
	contact of live8 webmaster??? (Preview) One very strange thing about the official website live8live.com is that there is NOWHERE any contact button to get in touch with the officials or at least the webmaster. Especially concerning the online presence of Live8, there are several things which are absolutely not suitably put for the prese...	0	1428	Mon Jul 4 10:00 AM, 2005 by Lucky
	Petitions and Auctions (Preview) http://www.petitiononline.com/BanMTV/petition.html.	0	1389	Mon Jul 4 9:28 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Live 8 (Preview) Dear All, I am sickend by the comments I have read on this forum by members who have rubbished the efforts made and have made critisism to the event which will in no doubt make changes to this world to "make poverty history". I joined this forum to give praise to "Sir Bob" and hoped to join a majority of peop...	0	1318	Mon Jul 4 12:14 AM, 2005 by Kevin Sammut
	The Harvey Goldsmith Appreciation Society (Preview) Here at bobgeldof.info HQ we have our nose to the grind trying to answer the 100's of emails, about the Live 8 gig, mostly congratulatory. A few rather nasty and cynical. Of course it was a great day for Bob and the many accolades being poured onto his shoulders are totally founded. But t...	2	1698	Sun Jul 3 12:37 PM, 2005 by Ian
	Live8 DVD??? (Preview) We are thinking of taping the whole show, but it will be messy (i.e. over two tapes) and not official, just wondering if there might be a DVD brought out sometime soon? I'd rather have something official and DVD.	6	2459	Thu Jun 16 5:15 PM, 2005 by Jules
	No violence - just one peaceful voice... (Preview) I have been watching the concert on TV (along with no doubt half the population!) and I salute Bob for that. Edinburgh has welcomed the protesters and (as I've said all along), as long as they respect those who work and live here, there should hopefully be no violence. We want the world leaders at the G...	3	1591	Sun Jul 3 8:01 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	my philadelphia pics! check em out! (Preview) hey guys i took some pics yesterday while i was in the front row!!! well i was in the front row until they decided to add a pit! but it was still amazing! PHILADELPHIA LIVE 8 PICS!	2	1431	Sun Jul 3 7:51 PM, 2005 by Hippyangel
	We must gang up on them (Preview) From the transcript of Chris Evans interviewing Bono on BBC Radio 2 shortly before Bono went on stage for Live 8. Chris Evans: So, listen, you've got to shoot off in a minute. Thanks for popping in. A message for people listening around the world this afternoon. Bono: I think getting ou...	0	1282	Sun Jul 3 2:33 PM, 2005 by franna
	You Should Be Impressed And Happy... (Preview) ...unless you watched the USA's coverage of the event. It was a complete mess. It never showed anything from Rome, Cornwall, or Moscow except for a one minute montag, and that was pitiful at best. It showed Berlin twice, Barrie once, Paris once, Tokyo once, and Johannesburg once. Besides this...	0	1262	Sun Jul 3 5:49 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Aloha Bob and friends - I'm new here (Preview) Hallo family! I'm new here, got the site address from the Spanish radiostation and couldn't resist to sign-in. Got to say, I feel very happy about the Life8 concerts! I really jump for happyness and wanted to say thank you to you Bob and also to Elton and all the other participationg musicians and p...	2	1332	Sun Jul 3 5:37 AM, 2005 by meekus
	HAVE FUN WATCHING IT EVERYONE! (Preview) LIVE8 TODAY Im really xited! i cant wait. Does anyone know exactly what time it starts and finishes? Im desperate to know the actual times! Is anyone here (well obviously) as exited as me? Thats a dumb question, as you all love that sorta th...	2	1276	Sat Jul 2 3:19 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	carry on giving !!!... NEED YOUR FEED BACK (Preview) To make poverty History we all need to contribute not just ONCE A year by selling afew '000' tickets ( no disrespect .. every little counts) ; TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERNCE we all need to contribute on DAILY BASES ..... What do you think?? Does it make se...	10	1691	Sat Jul 2 8:33 AM, 2005 by kia
	Why Didn't The Scorpions Get To Play? (Preview) They rock, and I'm sure that they believe in the cause of Live 8. That and the fact of them still being together is awesome. So why not?	0	1360	Sat Jul 2 6:11 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Did anyone here NOT get tickets they desperatly wanted!?!??!?! (Preview) I WAS SOOO DESPERATE TO WIN SOME TICKETS TO LIVE8, AND it meant a lot to me. I suppose i could watch it on T.V but the atmosphere im certain would be a lot different! IT WOULD BE ELECTRIC! Anyone here not win tickets, they were desperate for? please give me your answ...	1	1444	Sat Jul 2 6:08 AM, 2005 by meekus
	my live8 website with pics (Preview) hey guys im in philly and visited the site today and took some pics so here they are LIVE 8 -- Edited by ndtechie05 at 22:16, 2005-06-30	1	1450	Fri Jul 1 8:47 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	Help! (Preview) Ian wrote: On the internet you can watch the Live 8 concerts live and on demand, along with behind-the-scenes stuff, during and after the concerts on July 2nd, by logging on to aolmusic.com, who will be providing free streaming coverage of all the shows. With no live free-to-air coverage of Live...	1	1531	Fri Jul 1 4:00 PM, 2005 by Jules
	If You Question The Validity Of Live 8... (Preview) ...then why do you even come to this forum? I do not understand how so many people can be against the event, the protest in Edinburgh, the selection of artists to perform, etc...and while I do respect a person's right to opinions, I can not comprehend the problems that people have with Bob's decision...	20	2008	Fri Jul 1 3:58 PM, 2005 by Alison
	Help Help Help!!!! (Preview) I won tickets but did not get them yet!!!! Anybody else who didn't get the tickets? What can I do? Heeeelp!	1	1363	Fri Jul 1 3:58 PM, 2005 by Jules
	A Day In The Life (Live 8 05) (Preview) Just reworked some of the lyrics for... A DAY IN THE LIFE I read the news today oh, boy About a plucky man who gave them aid And though the news was rather good Well I just had to cry I saw the photograph Trapped in a prison of poverty Nobody noticed them still dying A crowd of people stood and stared T...	0	1266	Fri Jul 1 3:17 PM, 2005 by Sparky
	Anarchy in Edinburgh - local paper report from FEB (Preview) ANARCHY at the G8 More than 100,000 people, including the most determined activists and protesters on the planet, will descend on Edinburgh and the Gleneagles Hotel as the leaders of the richest countries gather to decide the fate of nations. At the G8 summit in Genoa four years ago widespread rio...	6	3928	Thu Jun 30 11:02 PM, 2005 by meekus
	Interesting comments... (Preview) From the BBC website (asking people their opinions on G8) Developing countries don't need aid but trade. *Alex, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia* We say keep your money and leave us alone. You are the main reason for our conflict and poverty. We know what you mean by good governance - an African leader who wi...	3	1551	Thu Jun 30 5:13 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Live 8 musical apartheid? (Preview) Live 8 musical apartheid/segregation? Bob Geldof’s critics are apparently STILL not satisfied. They are describing the Cornwell gig as being a Micky Mouse 'token black concert.' - segregated away from London "The irony is that all the white acts will be playing in London, t...	4	2085	Thu Jun 30 4:11 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	DVD Deal (Preview) EMI secures DVD rights to Live 8 concerts The EMI Group PLC has secured the DVD rights to this weekend's Live 8 concerts after agreeing to pay several million pounds upfront to the event's organisers. Live 8 is likely to be released on DVD in November. Details such as price have yet to be set.	5	1450	Thu Jun 30 6:58 AM, 2005 by _johanna_
	opening band.. (Preview) Does anyone know if Status Quo will be opening this years concert? If their not then do you know who it will or might be?	6	1544	Thu Jun 30 3:01 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Canada's Live 8 (Preview) Who does Sir Bob think he is? He has told our prime minister Paul Martin, that if Canada isn't willing to commit to giving Africa what he thinks we should give, that Mr. Martin should stay home and not attend the G8 summit. Does Mr. Geldof pay taxes in canada? NO HE DOES NOT!!! The fact is, good people, that...	11	1888	Thu Jun 30 2:26 AM, 2005 by iluvbobgeldof
	Geldof Gatecrashes Jonathon Ross Shw (Preview) Geldof gate-crashes and James Brown and Joss Stone rip it up with Jonathan Ross Friday 1 July on BBC ONE (repeated on BBC THREE on Sunday 3 July) On the eve of Live 8,Bob Geldof gatecrashes Friday Night with Jonathan Ross to introduce an all-star line-up for the last show in the current run. In a rare...	0	1379	Wed Jun 29 11:19 PM, 2005 by Ian
	Worldwide Broadcasts Update (Preview) LIVE 8 - TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS UPDATE LATEST UPDATES: 29th June 2005 We've received a number of enquiries from people worldwide, eager to know how they can tune in to the Live 8 concert in London, on July 2nd, 2005. The objective is to have the Live 8 concerts, taking place around the world...	0	1650	Wed Jun 29 11:17 PM, 2005 by Ian
	Live 8 Philla - Bobby Seale speaks? (Preview) Bobby Seale, founding chairman of the Black Panther Party, would like to speak briefly at the Live 8 in Philadelphia. If any of the organizers are reading this, please post back and we can arrange putting you in contact.	0	1215	Wed Jun 29 3:01 PM, 2005 by kdbata
	Farewell Comrades (Preview) I grow tired of this conversation. I have shown you people to be communists, thought terrorists, and, frankly, a bit slow on the uptake. There is no need to thank me for my time. Regards, Cap E. Tilism	19	2313	Wed Jun 29 2:42 AM, 2005 by meekus
	What about the Norwegians? (Preview) Or people from other places in the world wanting to go to the Hyde Park event? Where in the world can i get tickets? =) Not knowing anything about Live 8 i booked tickets for me and my sisters London/Dublin vacation some months ago. We are in London 2 july and we even got a hotel right cross the street...	27	2174	Tue Jun 28 7:26 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Live Aid on PBS (US) (Preview) PBS yesterday from 2-4pm eastern time showed highlights from Live Aid As I've never seen anything from it other than some very small clips, I was thrilled. Luckily PBS did decide to include the BTR as one of their selected highlights, singing "Mondays" It wa...	3	1560	Tue Jun 28 4:17 AM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	TV/RADIO/INTERNET WORLDWIDE (Preview) ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD LIVE 8 WORLDWIDE TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS We've received a number of enquiries from people worldwide, eager to know how they can tune in to the Live 8 concert in London, on July 2nd, 2005. We will endeavour to keep you up-to-date with all the details we can find of...	1	1666	Mon Jun 27 11:33 PM, 2005 by SF
	55,000 more Hyde Park Tickets (Preview) 55,000 MORE HYDE PARK LIVE 8 TICKETS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE Extra LIVE 8 tickets are set to be made available for this Saturday's (July 2) LONDON event. Another 55,000 free tickets, that will give access to giant screens on the south side of the Serpentine lake, will be issued in pairs from various lo...	2	1518	Mon Jun 27 8:00 PM, 2005 by Jules
	The Great Live 8 Debate (Preview) Putting it all into perspective: http://www.alternet.org/story/22285/ A must-see for anyone who wants to know What Live 8 Is Really All About.	4	1665	Mon Jun 27 3:04 PM, 2005 by Julia
	Sir Bob at Glastonbury (Preview) BBC America last night showed Sir Bob addressing the crowd at Glastonbury, when the sun finally had come out, and they linked hands and said an exhortation for the end of poverty. It looked heartfelt and I was happy. Did anyone else see it or go to Glastonbury? -- Edited by motema2004 at 17:01, 2005-06-...	2	1363	Mon Jun 27 11:04 AM, 2005 by psycho_girl
	New Acts Added to Philly (Preview) Here is the new run down of acts to be performing in Philly, according to the ABC local broadcast station which will air the special. Live 8, the most anticipated concert event in 2 decades, will rock the Parkway on July 2nd, and 6ABC is the only broadcast television station bringing it home to yo...	3	1312	Mon Jun 27 12:28 AM, 2005 by franna
	Bono on "Meet The Press" in the US (Preview) Bono on Meet the Press 26.06.05 Video online: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032608 Transcript: MR. RUSSERT: And we are back on MEET THE PRESS. With us now from Dublin, Ireland, the lead singer of U2 and the co-founder of DATA: Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa. Here's Bono. Welcome. This coming Sa...	1	1835	Sun Jun 26 8:16 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	The LIVE 8 London experience! (Preview) Hello there! I am a University student doing Events Management and I would like to analyse your expectations on the LIVE 8 in Hyde Park, London taking place on the 2nd of July. My question is what you believe that is going to make LIVE 8 not just another concert but a true experienc...	0	1289	Sun Jun 26 7:25 PM, 2005 by Alexandra Markezini
	Bob on USA TV (Preview) Still MORE BG info I'm getting through U2 sources. What is UP WITH THAT??? _______ Bono is scheduled to appear this Sunday on NBC's news program Meet the Press. The topic will be Live 8 and its related emphases (poverty, Africa, the G8 summit, etc.). Meanwhile, Bob Geldof will be appearing...	3	1487	Sun Jun 26 5:11 PM, 2005 by franna
	Will U2 be the Queen of Live8? (Preview) Queen were said to be the band of the day at LiveAid. A spectacular performance by a long established and hugely popular band. Will U2 take the crown at Live8? What do you think?	7	1917	Sun Jun 26 2:42 PM, 2005 by franna
	Bob in Africa/Somaliland (Preview) When I first watched this program I was glued to my chair. The program was inspiring and Bob spoke the truth. Being a British Somalilander I felt almost being transported to my home town where distance was not a barrier anymore. As Bob said Somaliland is a virtual country built by virtual people like us...	4	1657	Sat Jun 25 5:06 PM, 2005 by lulusomaliland
	Dodgy Live 8 ticket auctions - the people are fighting back!!! (Preview) I think that the Live 8 organisers should take heart at the response to Ebay auctions for LIve 8 tickets from the outraged public everywhere - silly bidding! It seems that people are opening Ebay accounts and bidding £10,000+ on ticket auctions in an attempt to scupper such dubious sellers....	3	1547	Fri Jun 24 9:49 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Pete Townsend is hilarious! (Preview) A treat for everyone - and a special treat for those who remember BG's railing against "the rape of the English language" a few years back..... This is not strictly speaking a diary. I'm not sure why features such as this, on the websites of those like me who can afford to run them, are c...	0	1619	Thu Jun 23 10:36 PM, 2005 by franna
	Radio Times Cover (Preview) Bob Geldof will be appearing on the cover of next week's Radio Times in an exclusive souvenir edition. And not only will Bob Geldof have its own cover - the top TV magazine is producing an incredible eight covers in total to mark the occasion of the biggest gig in 20 years - Live8. Other bands to hav...	0	1173	Thu Jun 23 3:18 PM, 2005 by Tina McBain
	Top African Show Dublin 25/06/05 (Preview) Hello all! One of the African groups that would be ideal for Live8 London is coincidentally playing Dublin on Friday, SFX City Theatre. Details are posted under the "Other Stuff" heading of this forum. The artist:J.B.Mpiana & Wenge BCBG. To see the essence of show biz as translated by Congo, you...	0	1146	Thu Jun 23 3:09 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	LIVE 8 TICKETS (Preview) I DONT KNOW IF BOB READS THIS BOARD BUT I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY UP TO DATE IT HAS COST ME £108 TRYING TO WIN TICKETS FOR LIVE 8 I KNOW ITS NOT FOR THE MONEY THE LOTTERY WAS DONE THAT WAY. I WOULD HAVE PAID THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR A TICKET AND BOB WOULD HAVE RAISED A LOT MORE MONEY FOR THE ORGANISATION OF THE...	8	1848	Thu Jun 23 9:36 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Live 8 London - Hotel (Preview) Hello, i made an mistake when i booked the hotel room for the live 8 event. now i have two confirmed rooms http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6541232232-- Edited by Ingo at 07:13, 2005-06-...	7	1845	Thu Jun 23 5:31 AM, 2005 by Ingo
	Bob is the bomb (Preview) i think bob must have been sent from up above. i think it's so corageous and wonderful what he is trying to do for man kind. he's using his art to try and help others. i think people who call him racist or a nazi should be hit by an overly sized bus because this man is anything but this. all he is trying to do is he...	4	1936	Thu Jun 23 3:10 AM, 2005 by Derek The Dane
	Loans for Live8? (Preview) If some of it is being funded by loans how are these going to be paid back if they run into the millions - will a DVD cover all that? £10m raised for Live 8's rising bill By Adam Sherwin, Media Reporter BOB GELDOF has secured £10 million in loans and sponsorship to help to cover the rising cos...	0	1410	Wed Jun 22 7:35 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Lack Of Black Aritsts (Preview) I see in the Independent June 5th 05 Andy Kershaw has condemned the almost exclusively white line-up for the pop concert to concide with the summit. " If we are going to change the West's perception of Africa,events like this are perfect opportunity to do something for Africa's self - esteem " he sai...	26	2516	Wed Jun 22 9:09 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Live 8 Toronto ? (Preview) Bob Geldof, does he know where Toronto is ? He said the concert would be in Toronto only someone who does not know anything about Toronto would think that the city of Barrie is any were even cloase to Toronto. What a flop dick a one hit wonder whos biggest claim to fame is a role in Pink Floyd The Wall. Anyone...	1	1411	Wed Jun 22 7:47 AM, 2005 by meekus
	what time does it all kick off on sat 2nd july? (Preview) what time do the gates open of hyde park and what time is people turning up and what time does it all actually start!! never been to a gig before!	2	1611	Tue Jun 21 8:51 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Line-up: Latest News? (Preview) Hello, as the line-ups on the official Live8 site a far from being up to date, I'd love to know if anyone of you knows about the current line-up for London. Thanks in prospect! Thomas	2	1256	Tue Jun 21 5:35 PM, 2005 by Lucky
	SAIL8 (Preview) As Bobby wants a few boaties to pickup a few french et al marchies, I would like to let those know that it would be helpful to get a few brains together and get a website up for all the people who want a rendezvous. Any helpers out there with website stuff? &nbs...	1	1491	Tue Jun 21 11:25 AM, 2005 by Mull
	Live 8 and the Arms Trade (Preview) Live 8 and the Arms Trade Here is 1% of the info I have on the following matter Re: The relationship between the Music industry and the Arms industry and poverty and starvation. Stop the arms trade – stop poverty I wonder how much money generated by record companies though increa...	8	1978	Mon Jun 20 7:34 PM, 2005 by oeokosko
	Africa Calling - Another Live 8 Concert Announced (Preview) Live 8 - Another concert announced Midge Ure and Peter Gabriel have announced plans for a Live 8 gig featuring African artists at the Eden Project in Cornwall on July 2nd, it's to be called 'Africa Calling'.The huge event at London's Hyde Park has been criticised for a lack of black artists. Peter sa...	10	2036	Sun Jun 19 11:46 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	Time Magazine Interview (Preview) http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1074085,00.html	0	1378	Sun Jun 19 7:57 PM, 2005 by franna
	Extra screens in hyde park (Preview) Hi all, I read that Bob Geldof said that additional screens were being put up in hyde park for people who do not have tickets, for a capacity of up to 500,000. I can find no official word on this, and was wondering if it was true or not? Thanks in advance	1	1250	Sun Jun 19 7:17 PM, 2005 by psycho_girl
	Oi! Geldof! Noooooooooooooooo! (Preview) When I've seen the hardship you've caused some sellers on Ebay it makes me soooooo mad. If I ever see that Geldof I'll say "Geldof, Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo" "You didn't make your money because your so called music was sold at cost" "You made it because your music was sold at over inflated p...	8	1818	Sun Jun 19 7:40 AM, 2005 by funnyme
	Yet another Live 8 forum (Preview) Hi everyone, I've just set up a Live 8 webforum, not to compete against this one, but surely one that will offer people who have been to one of the concerts a platform from where to keep in touch with one another. The forum is a very fresh one, just made up and not really much in it ;) However, a loo...	0	1420	Sat Jun 18 9:35 PM, 2005 by Lucky
	Bob, you are truly phenomenal (Preview) What an extraordinary man you are and what a privilege it is to be a part of this phenomenal event. I am in awe of your vision and commitment and totally impressed by your passion and tenacity. It seems such a shame to read so many posts about ticket sales and pettiness but heh you get that I guess. For t...	3	1562	Sat Jun 18 10:10 AM, 2005 by Jules
	The Details of Live8 coverage as per BBC (Preview) Live 8 on the BBC The BBC today released details of its Live 8 coverage on tv, radio and online. Jonathan Ross will take BBC viewers to the heart of the action in Hyde Park; Graham Norton will be Stateside. Saturday 2 July - BBC TWO, 1.00-4.00pm; BBC ONE, 4.00-9.30pm (approx) For those not lucky en...	1	1822	Fri Jun 17 5:32 PM, 2005 by oeokosko
	KIKWETU and other KENYAN BANDS (Preview) Bob, Several Bands in Nairobi, Kikwetu included, are trying to organise something local for Live8. Please help them - they are great and know many of whom you are trying to help!	4	2538	Fri Jun 17 5:21 PM, 2005 by oeokosko
	Gold circle? only for VIP ticket holders? (Preview) Hello again, just read about the so-called "gold circle" for about 13,000 people in front of the stage. It says that only holders of VIP tickets have the right so stand there - and that it will be surrounded by a huge fence! I know that Live8 has sold expensive "corporation tickets", but I think I rem...	0	1475	Fri Jun 17 2:41 PM, 2005 by Lucky
	If you've wondered... (Preview) BBC 4 - THE AFRICAN ROCK 'N' ROLL YEARS Tuesday 21 June - Tuesday 12 July 2005 TBC Dazzling six-part series telling the full story of African music, from the desert blues of the Sahara to the dance music of the Congo. Mixing new interviews with key artists, classic concert footage and news archives, t...	2	1617	Fri Jun 17 2:29 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	LIVE 8 TICKETS FOR SALE –LOTS! (Preview) LIVE 8 TICKETS FOR SALE –LOTS! I thought this would get your attention! Before you shut and shout me down Moderator. I am NOT selling tickets Immediately after Live 8 was announced 15,000 corporate tickets went on sale for up to £1,200 http://www.watch...	1	2048	Fri Jun 17 2:22 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	This thread is a disgrace! (Preview) It should be ashamed of itself!	7	1682	Fri Jun 17 2:10 PM, 2005 by Julia
	Live 8 tickets (Preview) I am very proud of this countries ability to show our support for this excellent cause especially in the form of live 8, but I am disgusted to see people already selling tickets on ebay.co.uk for up to £1,000 even though the terms and conditions of the competion specified that the tickets were not for re...	28	2497	Fri Jun 17 12:41 PM, 2005 by bola
	Make it a TWO day concert - PLEASE! (Preview) Hello there, I've recently read that many, many more bands had been willing to play at Hyde Park, but at some point the organizers said the timetable is full. I cannot really keep up with all the daily line up changes, the official sitee www.live8live.com seems to be very far from up to date - not pro...	0	1244	Fri Jun 17 10:57 AM, 2005 by Lucky
	Tickets for sale (Preview) Get your tickets... get your tickets here... I've got a great deal on 10 tickets!!!!!	14	2123	Fri Jun 17 8:58 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Psst! Anyone got a couple of spare tickets? (Preview) I'll pay face value	0	1735	Thu Jun 16 8:45 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Gigs in Tokyo, Toronto & Joburg... (Preview) ... which Mandela is hosting!	0	1250	Thu Jun 16 7:13 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Screens for 500,000 @ Hyde Park... (Preview) ... not to mention Manchester, Birmingham and other locations... So you can turn up and see and hear it! It'll be as good as standing at the back. Probably better, as you can bring a picnic!	0	1365	Thu Jun 16 7:12 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Tickets for London? (Preview) I was extremely shocked when i heard, that it isn't possible for people outside the UK to get tickets for the live 8 show in london. I'm from switzerland and i would love to see this show!! i'd travel the long way to england for that show - but i can't get tickets... i'm desperate... can anyone...	9	1863	Thu Jun 16 5:10 AM, 2005 by meekus
	Bob & Band won't appear at Live 8 London (Preview) Bob has just announced that he and the band will not be performing at the Hyde Park Live8 event. But will be at the Edinburgh Live8 event. The text competition to win tickets for Edinburgh is now open. The text number is 84559 and the answer is A Good luck We will post more d...	11	2484	Thu Jun 16 3:07 AM, 2005 by franna
	Philadelphia Artist On The Oprah Winfrey Show (Preview) I’ve asked the producers of the Oprah Winfrey Show” if they would dedicate an entire show to Live 8 that would feature Bob Geldof and all (or as many as possible) of the artists that will be performing in Philadelphia. They can talk about why they feel it is necessary to hold Live 8 in this day and age. I thi...	9	1610	Thu Jun 16 1:56 AM, 2005 by meekus
	G8 PROTESTS (AGAIN)!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) 19 days to go. Whoooopee!!! (I don't think) . yet again you have all these do-gooders, protesters saying everything will be great in Edinburgh and Dundee, Perth etc.,. What about the G8 anti-protesters in Geneva in 2003, that was really peacefull, NOT!!!!!!!. I think "sir" bob...	6	1526	Thu Jun 16 1:53 AM, 2005 by meekus
	EBAY PULLING DOWN LIVE8 AUCTIONS (closed) (Preview) I was just browsing round eBay to see these auctions. Some of them had bids of over Â£9m - I expect people were putting in ridiculous bids. there were also some people putting up non-auctions saying don't bid on eBay - getting into slanging matches with people on the questions sections about the mo...	12	1971	Wed Jun 15 10:08 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	edinburgh (Preview) i know its a touchy subject but who is going to edinburgh? I know i am becasue i feel i can make difference.	22	2475	Wed Jun 15 5:30 PM, 2005 by motema2004
	Awareness Tip - Pink Floyd, Geldoff, eBay and PayPal (Preview) eBAY Still Profiting from Live8 Read the blogpost at Security Awareness for Ma, Pa and the Corporate Clueless. I wonder what Bob Geldof would say if he knew he cost people money and made eBay richer in the process with his protest? :confu...	0	1301	Wed Jun 15 4:50 PM, 2005 by ceemo
	has hell frozen over? (Preview) or is it just me? Boys and girls...the PINK FLOYD are playing at Live8! We're not even talking about the Gilmour/Mason/Wright floyd either, we are talking the classic Floyd, with Roger Waters.. raise your hand if you thought this would ever happen!	5	1399	Wed Jun 15 4:49 PM, 2005 by _johanna_
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