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Live Aid's 40th Anniversary Gala Celebrates Legacy

Live Aid's 40th Anniversary Gala Celebrates Legacy

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The 40th anniversary of Live Aid was celebrated with a gala performance of "Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical." Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, organizers of the original 1985 event, attended alongside other music icons like Brian May. The musical showcased the impact of the original concerts, which raised £150 million for famine relief in Ethiopia. Celebrities from various fields joined the celebration, marking the enduring legacy of Live Aid's charitable efforts and its lasting cultural impact.

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