1985: Live Aid raises millions for famine relief
Some of the biggest names in pop and rock music perform at Live Aid in July 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Africa.
Described as the Woodstock of the 1980s, the world's biggest rock festival was organised by Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof.
Stars flown in by helicopter to London’s Wembley Stadium included Queen, U2, David Bowie, Wham and Dire Straits.
This BBC News report was originally broadcast on 13 July 1985.
