My initial idea

In 2018, I watched the film Bohemian Rhapsody, having already been a Queen fan, I had a lot of interest in the ending scenes which portrayed Live Aid from Queen’s point of view. Growing up I also listened to many of the other bands and artists which played on that day in 1985, therefore, I became interested in the event. However, being born in 2004, my interest could only go as far as videos and accounts of the day. Listening to people who had spoken about the event got me thinking; would I ever be able to experience something similar? My original plan was just to look into what Live Aid achieved but, while conducting my research, I developed my project into whether or not Live Aid would be able to take place again. Especially in a technological age, as shown by Geldof’s quote. My initial idea for my EPQ is to explore the lasting effect and ask the question of whether or not it could happen again as a result of what it achieved. I will study documentaries, accounts, events and my own knowledge to put forward my answer to what live aid actually achieved. Since my initial idea, my topic of choice has changed to investigating whether or not Live Aid could happen again based on the event and modern advances. Comparing it to other concerts, I am planning on coming to a judgement as to why it could not happen gain based on articles, accounts and videos. Before beginning my research I expected to find out a lot about the amount it raised and the acts itself but I eventually delved into a lot more including charity organisation, concert organisation, the Ethiopian dictator which took the proceeds from the concerts, technological convergence, Covid-19 pandemic, and the social attitudes of the 1980s.