Bob Geldof doesn't think Live Aid — or a global benefit concert of its size — could have the same impact today that it once did, but he hopes a new musical attached to his name might inspire younger people to take his lead in making a difference.
Bob Geldof doesn't think Live Aid — or a global benefit concert of its size — could have the same impact today that it once did, but he hopes a new musical attached to his name might inspire younger people to take his lead in making a difference.
Instead, Geldof said he hopes younger generations imagine a more contemporary way to support humanitarian causes and unite people for a single purpose. “Growing up, my mum always talked about this as one of the very best days of her life,” said the creator, who previously worked on “& Juliet.” For its Toronto version, the creators say they're working on a few ways to introduce Canadian elements.
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