Live Aid 40 Tribute Festival Celebrates Music History and Charitable Spirit

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This weekend, the town of Northwich will come together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Live Aid concerts. Radio Northwich's charity festival, Live Aid 40, will take place on Friday and Saturday, featuring 16 hours of live music, a children's village, and a variety of food and drink options. The event aims to raise money for two local charities, Brain Tumour Research and Simply the Breast at Mid Cheshire Hospitals. Radio Northwich host Kim Smith, who has personally benefited from the charity's efforts, is calling on the community to come out and support the cause.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Live Aid 40 tribute festival will feature 16 hours of live music on Friday and Saturday, with performances from local artists, choirs, and schools.
  • The event will also include a children's village with a glitter bar, sand art, bracelet-making, a tuck shop, games, and a quiet space with books.
  • The festival aims to raise money for two local charities, Brain Tumour Research and Simply the Breast at Mid Cheshire Hospitals.
  • Radio Northwich host Kim Smith, who has personally benefited from the charity's efforts, was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago and has since recovered.
  • The festival will feature a range of tribute acts, including Tasha Leaper as Madonna, Counterfeit Quo (Status Quo), The Who Are We (The Who), and others.
  • Tickets are available to buy on Skiddle or at Radio Northwich's live events website for £24 (Friday evening), £38 (Saturday), or £47 (weekend pass).

Statistics:

  • 40 years since the original Live Aid concerts took place on July 13, 1985
  • 16 hours of live music over two days
  • 12 tribute acts performing including local artists, choirs, and schools
  • 2 local charities benefiting from the event: Brain Tumour Research and Simply the Breast at Mid Cheshire Hospitals
  • 5 years since Radio Northwich host Kim Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer

Sources:

  • "Radio Northwich hosts Live Aid 40 tribute festival to celebrate 40 years since iconic concerts". [No publication date]
  • Live Aid 40 event poster (Image: Radio Northwich)