One of the iconic concert events in music historical past is getting a second airing.
To rejoice the fortieth anniversary of Reside Support, Biggest Hits Radio will re-broadcast the legendary 1985 profit live performance in a 10-hour particular airing July 13, 2025. Hosted by British radio veteran Simon Mayo, the particular, titled Reside Support Relived, will function authentic performances by Queen, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, The Who, and extra.
The printed will run from midday native time, and embody commentary from Reside Support performers like Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp and solid members from the upcoming Reside Support musical Simply For One Day.
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The particular will shut with the ultimate episode of Reside Support: 40 Years On, a documentary sequence that includes interviews with Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, Queen’s Roger Taylor and Brian Might, and promoter Harvey Goldsmith.
“I used to be there as a paying buyer 40 years in the past and I can’t wait to relive that extraordinary day,” Mayo mentioned in a press release. “Other than discovering a spot to park in Wembley, in fact.”
Queen’s iconic 21-minute set, extensively thought to be one of many best stay performances of all time, will air in full, alongside Bowie’s emotional “Heroes” dedication to youngsters all over the world.
Initially broadcast to 1.9 billion folks throughout 150 nations, Reside Support was a worldwide profit occasion staged at London’s Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium to lift funds for famine aid in Ethiopia. The live performance raised over £114 million however has additionally since confronted criticism concerning perceptions of African nations and assist distribution.
Bob Geldof, co-founder of the Band Support Charitable Belief and the person behind the unique live performance, mentioned the re-broadcast serves as a reminder of music’s enduring energy.
“Thanks Biggest Hits Radio for hopefully letting folks know that they aren’t powerless within the face of human monstrosity,” Geldof mentioned. “What higher time than now to know and perceive the ability of music and what it could actually obtain.”
Reside Support Relived airs July 13 through Biggest Hits Radio.
