Organisation: Band Aid 20

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Geldof invites Pope, Mandela and Dalai Lama to Live 8

Bob Geldof has asked the world's most prominent figures, including Pope Benedict XVI, the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela to take part in the anti-poverty rally and Live 8 charity concert this summer to mark the first day of the G8 Summit of world leaders.

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Geldof confirms Live 8

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Brits: Geldof up for Outstanding Contribution award

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Band Aid rules UK Christmas charts

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I'll match Band Aid proceeds, tycoon promises

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Bookmakers pay out on Band Aid bet for top spot

British bookmakers have paid out on Band Aid 20 making this year’s UK Christmas Number One spot – five days early.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2004

Band Aid 20 banner to dazzle Heathrow passengers

Band Aid 20's 'Do they know it's Christmas?' is receiving another boost, after officials at London's Heathrow airport agreed to fill a field with a giant advertising banner.

Tue, 07 Dec, 2004

Band Aid 20 becomes fastest selling UK single of the year

The new Band Aid record has become the year’s fastest selling single in the UK after just one day.

Tue, 30 Nov, 2004

TV airing for Band Aid 20 video

The new Band Aid 20 video is being broadcast for the first time today – with pop queen Madonna expected to remind people “none of us can forget”.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2004

High hopes Band Aid 20 can make Xmas No 1

A host of music artists including Bono have recorded a new version of the charity song Do They Know It’s Christmas?

Mon, 15 Nov, 2004

Stars gather for Band Aid 20

A galaxy of music stars will re-record Do They Know It’s Christmas? today, 20 years after the birth of the original Band Aid single.

Sun, 14 Nov, 2004