Band Aid 30_ A New Generation for Charity

Band Aid 30: A New Generation for Charity

Band Aid 30, formed in 2014, was a new incarnation of the original Band Aid concept. This version was assembled to record a new version of ”Do They Know It's Christmas?” to raise funds for the Ebola crisis in West Africa. The lineup featured a mix of established stars and newer artists, reflecting the changing landscape of British and Irish music. Here's a list of the main participants in Band Aid 30:

One Direction (Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik)

Ed Sheeran

Ellie Goulding

Sam Smith

Chris Martin (Coldplay)

Bono (U2)

Sin茅ad O'Connor

Rita Ora

Emeli Sand茅

Paloma Faith

Olly Murs

Bastille

Ang茅lique Kidjo

Seal

Elbow

Queen's Roger Taylor

Clean Bandit

Jessie Ware

Fuse ODG

Underworld

Midge Ure (from the original Band Aid)

Bob Geldof (organizer and original Band Aid member)

The project was once again spearheaded by Bob Geldof, with production handled by Paul Epworth. This version of the song featured updated lyrics to reflect the Ebola crisis, rather than the original's focus on famine in Ethiopia.

Band Aid 30 showcased a diverse range of musical styles, from pop and rock to electronic and R&B, representing a broad spectrum of contemporary British and Irish music. The inclusion of both veteran artists like Bono and newer acts like One Direction and Ed Sheeran helped bridge generational gaps and appeal to a wide audience.

This incarnation of Band Aid demonstrated the enduring power of the concept, proving that music could still be used as a force for charitable causes in the digital age.