Live Aid – As told by YOU

Back in December 1984, two acclaimed songwriters constructed a major Supergroup with the intention of raising money for the famine outbreak in Africa during the mid-1980’s. This supergroup was called Band Aid and with the single “Do They Know its Christmas Time” saw it become the fastest selling single in UK Chart History.

Fast Forward 7 months and on July 13 ^th, 1985, 72,000 people gathered in London and 90,000 in Philadelphia to see one of the biggest music based benefit concerts of all time. Despite fears and concerns that the concert may not go ahead or be successful, over 2 billion people tuned in from over 150 nations and raised Trillions for famine in Africa – Live Aid remains to this day one of the most recognisable and important Benefit concerts of all time.

Were you lucky enough to attend it? Did you watch it on TV? We want to hear from you!

On Sunday July 13 ^th we will be celebrating the 40 ^th anniversary of Live Aid with a two hour special show on Hospital Radio Glamorgan and want to hear your stories of the day itself. It could be your stand out moment, your favourite song or the atmosphere of the day.

Whether it was Queen or Duran Duran, U2, Elton John or George Michael – what stood out to you?

Share your memories of Live Aid below before 23:59 on Sunday July 6th, or you can send a voice note to 02920743389

‘Live Aid – As Told by You’ will be curated and introduced by Luke Davies, It will broadcast at 12pm
on Sunday July 13 ^th, 2025!