About This Trend
Live Aid 40 is the 40th anniversary of the dual-venue benefit concert held in London and Philadelphia in 1985.
Why is it trending?
The 40-year milestone is being celebrated with a 24-hour live stream of the event on BBC iPlayer, along with social media posts and shared memories from attendees and fans, including Queen's Roger Taylor and uDiscoverMusic, among others. The hashtag #LiveAid40 is being used to share nostalgic photos and videos, with many expressing their excitement for the live stream.