Ukraine Concert

 Concert for Ukraine Tuesday 29th March 2022. 

While conducting my research into whether or not Live Aid would be able to happen again, another benefit was announced to be taking place on the 29th March 2022. This came after an invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces backed by their President Vladimir Putin. Continuity of this story was seen in the British newspapers and TV news stations due to the sheer scale of terror the invasion was causing. Many civilian casualties and deaths were being reported everyday as the bombing continued across Ukraine's main cities. However, the story also has a political element to it as NATO members prepare for a continued invasion of other countries from Russia. The invasion of Ukraine has seen 3.6 million refugees flee Ukraine to safety in countries such as Poland. According to GOV.UK (2022) the milestone of 3.7 million medical items donated to Ukraine forms part of the government's wider humanitarian response to this emergency. However, the Disasters Emergency Committee felt that this was not enough and have partnered with ITV to host a benefit concert with all of the proceeds going to their charity to help those who had been effected by this invasion. 

As a part of my research I have decided to explore the similarities and differences between this new concert and Live Aid. This will aid in helping me reach a conclusion as to whether it is possible for Live Aid to happen again, that is if they turn out to be so close in terms of similarity. 



 LIVE AID 1985

 CONCERT FOR UKRAINE 2022

Took place in Wembley (72,000) and Philadelphia (89,484).  

 Birmingham World Arena () 

Only seen at the time, couldn't re-watch until years later. 

Will be available on ITV player the day after for people to watch. 

 Took place outdoors and in summer. 

Indoor arena in Spring, during Covid age.  

 1985- different artists

 2022- different artists

For starving Ethiopians, given directly to the country. 

For Ukrainian refugees, given to a charity helping them. 

Broadcast live across all nations 

Only broadcast in the UK? 

Amount raised: £97 million 

Amount raised: £13.4 million 

 

 

 

 

 About the Disasters Emergency Committee:

According their website, the DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of crisis overseas. They explain that they have immediate impact, getting aid to people who need it fast. This is different to Bob Geldof who was the mind behind Live Aid after watching a series of humanitarian campaigns on BBC. The Ukraine Concert is a direct action from a charity whereas Live Aid happened as a result of a news channel; reporting on the humanitarian crisis. This is helpful in showing how attitudes are different now compared to the 1980s.  

















GOV.UK. (n.d.). UK donates 3.7 million medical items to Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-donates-37-million-medical-items-to-ukraine [Accessed 23 Mar. 2022] 

 www.dec.org.uk. (n.d.). Who we are | Disasters Emergency Committee. [online] Available at: https://www.dec.org.uk/who-we-are 

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