Massive live concert planned in the spirit of Live Aid

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Thirty-five years after Live Aid rocked the world, a coalition of nonprofits, CEOs and government leaders is reviving a global effort to unite the world through music

Dubbed"Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream," the event, which is presented by nonprofit Global Citizen, aims to be the largest live broadcast in"cause event history," according to a press release from organizers.Slated for Sept. 26, 2020, Global Goal Live will be a 10-hour performance, spanning five continents in an effort to raise funds to support of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Hide Caption 15 of 33 Photos: Live Aid: Where are they now?Howard Jones – Howard Jones still tours and includes interactive multimedia elements in his performances. When he's not touring, Jones lives in Somerset, England. Here he performs in London in 2013.Hide Caption 16 of 33 Photos: Live Aid: Where are they now?Paul Young – "Everytime You Go Away" and"Come Back and Stay" were part of Paul Young's Live Aid set.

His career has produced an eclectic mix of soul songs, Tex-Mex and swing band music. Here he performs in London in 2013.Hide Caption 17 of 33 Photos: Live Aid: Where are they now?Simple Minds – Simple Minds is best known for the hit"Don't You from the 1985 film"The Breakfast Club." Original members are still performing, including lead singer Jim Kerr, seen here in 2015.

Hide Caption 32 of 33 Photos: Live Aid: Where are they now?Bob Geldof – The success of Live Aid led to co-founder Bob Geldof receiving an honorary knighthood in 1986. He has continued his activism while investing time and money in TV production businesses. Geldof, now in his 60s, is shown here in 2014 urging Scots not to break away from the British government.

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And it rotted on the docks in Somalia or was hijacked by warlords. Proving once again that that feel good plans rarely work and only serve to give those who donated a false sense of accomplishment.

JoniMcLachlan it sure as hell won't be the battle hymn of the republic playing.

Looks like a Trump rally

We need a 'live aid concert to benefit the Bahamas

Yes please!!!

GLOBAL WORLD SHIT... 🖕

We need it so badly 😣

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