Elvis Costello - Backstage Interview (Live Aid 1985)

Elvis Costello performed at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. Here’s Elvis Costello being interviewed backstage. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population. Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with all new releases in the channel. #LiveAid #Live8 #BandAid BAND AID - How the Money is Spent In the financial year to 30 November 2024 Band Aid has awarded grants of £3m across 16 projects to date. Activities in 2024 include: Provision of life saving medicines and medical supplies Access to basic healthcare for rural communities Strengthening the support of health services in Tigray Therapeutic food for malnourished children and vulnerable adults Emergency grain supplies Drought resistant crops Income generating activities and vocational training Construction of basic housing to support old and vulnerable people Construction of emergency shelters for refugees Provision of clean water and sanitation training across multiple refugee camps in Ethiopia Training to prevent gender-based violence in communities Hygiene and sanitation support for adolescent girls Construction of schools and libraries, and provision of classroom furniture Cash distributions for vulnerable households Rehabilitation of boreholes and wells for schools and communities School feeding programmes in Tigray to support children returning to education The estimated number of beneficiaries totals more than 350,000 people. Money raised from BandAid40 will continue to fund similar activities in Ethiopia and the surrounding countries. More information can be found at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/292199

Added 20 Sept 2026