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Revision as of 04:34, 16 February 2007
Live Earth is a series of concerts planned for July 7, 2007 (7/7/07) to raise awareness of global climate change. An anouncement was made on February 15, 2007 by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and other activists as part of a campaign called Save Our Selves (SOS). The concert series is modeled after the 1985 Live Aid concerts and 2005's Live8, which was produced by SOS founder Kevin Wall.
Organizers have stated a goal of reaching an audience of 2 billion.
Confirmed Acts
- AFI
- Akon
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Bloc Party
- Bon Jovi
- Corrine Bailey Rae
- Damien Rice
- Duran Duran
- Enrique Iglesias
- Fall Out Boy
- Faith Hill
- Foo Fighters
- John Mayer
- John Legend
- Keane
- Kelly Clarkson
- Korn
- Lenny Kravitz
- Mana
- McFly
- Melissa Etheridge
- Paolo Nutini
- Pharrell
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Sheryl Crow
- Snoop Dogg
- Snow Patrol
- Tim McGraw
Rumored Acts
- Coldplay
- Muse
- Oasis
- Radiohead
- Robbie Williams - Was confirmed to play, however it is now unsure. As of 13th of February 2007 he was checked into rehab, due to a prescription drugs addiction.
- U2
Locations
The concert intends to have an event on every continent, including the first rock concert on Antarctica. Organizers have stated that the venues will utilize on-site power generation, efficient methods of energy utilization and sustainable facilities management in an effort to minimize environmental impact. [1]
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- North America
- Possible several United States cities
- Canada is trying to pursuade the commitee to choose a Canadian city as well. The city chosen could be either from Western Canada (Vancouver, Calgary) or from Quebec (Montreal).
- South America