Person: Youssou N’Dour

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Ure condemns Edinburgh violence

Midge Ure condemned anti-G8 protesters who sparked violence in Edinburgh city centre as “abhorrent” today.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2005

Geldof welcomes eBay Live 8 u-turn

Bob Geldof has welcomed a decision by online auction site eBay to ban the sale of Live 8 concert tickets from its website.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2005

Live 8 criticism nonsense, says Ure

Live 8 organiser Midge Ure defended the event today against criticism that not enough African artists are taking part.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2005

Band line-up

Artists confirmed so far for the Live 8 concerts on July 2: London: Mariah Carey; Coldplay; Dido; Keane; Elton John; Annie Lennox; Paul McCartney; Muse; Razorlight; REM; Scissor Sisters; Snow Patrol; Stereophonics; Sting; Joss Stone; Robbie Williams; U2; Velvet Revolver; Bob Geldof; The Killers; Madonna; The Cure.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2005

U2, Carey, Williams, Madonna line up for Live 8

The organisers of Live 8 have announced the performers' names in alphabetical order "because so many stars were taking part" it was impossible to choose a headline act.

Tue, 31 May, 2005