Legends Bob Geldof and Brian May embrace on stage at Live Aid: The Musical
Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, Brian May, Harvey Goldsmith and Claire Bertschinger were among the celebrities who attended the 40th anniversary gala of Live Aid.
Yesterday (13th July) some of the most iconic names in music gathered together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.
Anniversary celebrates took place during the curtain call of Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical at Shaftsbury Theatre in London.
Bob Geldof and Queen guitarist Brian May were among the famous faces to appear on stage last night (July 13).
The legends shared a sweet embrace on stage during the curtain call for Live Aid: The Musical.
They were joined by further icons including Midge Ure, Harvey Goldsmith and Claire Bertschinger.
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical is on at the (fully air-conditioned!) Shaftesbury Theatre, with tickets on sale now.
The show uses the music of Queen, The Who, David Bowie, Elton John, Madonna and many others to tell the life-affirming story of the most exhilarating day in pop history. Tickets are on sale now and the Original Cast Recording is due for release in July as the 40th anniversary is marked of Live Aid.
Pre-order the album now and hear the latest single, 'Pinball Wizard', here.
Why is Live Aid a big deal?
Live Aid was a two-venue benefit concert and music-based fundraising initiative held on Saturday 13 July 1985. The event was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise further funds for relief of the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia, a movement that started with the release of the successful charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984.
Billed as the "global jukebox", Live Aid was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia.