Discover the story of the legendary concert that rocked the world - Just For One Day begins performances this week, marking its first international production following a sell-out success at London's iconic Old Vic Theatre.

How music united the world for one special day.

On July 13th, 1985, audiences came together on two continents, gearing up for a huge day of music, with an estimated 72,000 attending in person at London's Wembley Stadium and 89,484 at Philadephia's JFK Stadium, with an additional 1.5 billion tuning in on television and radio across the globe through transmissions provided by 13 military satellites. 

Organised by two of the UK's biggest musicians at the time Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the duo managed to wrangle a lineup made in heaven to come together for the biggest fundraising event in history, aimed at tackling famine in Ethiopia.

It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world; it's time for Live Aid

First to take to the stage in London was the Coldstream Guards, followed by Status Quo who set the tone with the anthem 'Rockin' All Over The World'. Followed by Dire Straits, the atmosphere went stratospheric when Queen rolled up. Playing a 21-minute set, later voted the best live performance ever, the quartet wowed the crowd with a medley of their greatest hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and
We Are The Champions. 

The full London lineup:

• Bob Geldolf, Status Quo, Style Council, Boomtown Rats, Adam Ant, Ultravox, Spandau Ballet, Elvis Costello, Nik Kershaw with Billy Connolly, Sade, Phil Collins with Julian Lennon, Sting with Howard Jones, Bryan Ferry, Paul Young with Alison Moyet, U2, Dire Straits, Queen, David Bowie, The Who, Elton John, Wham and Paul McCartney

After proceedings ended in London, it was Phildelphia's turn to rock the world, opening with Joan Baez, who was followed by another incredible smorgasbord of performers including Phil Collins who raced by plane from Wembley to appear again!

The full Philadelphia lineup:

• Joan Baez, The Hooters, Four Tops, Billy Ocean, Black Sabbath, RUN D.M.C., Rick Springfield
• REO Speedwagon, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Judas Priest, Bryan Adams, The Beach Boys, George Thorogood & the Destroyers with Bo Diddley & Albert Collins, Simple Minds, Pretenders, Santana with Pat Metheny, Ashford & Simpson with Teddy Pendergrass, Madonna with The Thompson Twins & Nile Rodgers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Kenny Loggins, The Cars, Neil Young, The Power Station, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Led Zeppelin, Duran Duran
• Patti LaBelle, Hall & Oats with Eddie Kendricks & David Ruffin and Mick Jagger with Tina Turner

Choice quotes from the day

"It was the most Electrifying feeling being there no other reason than the cause. I wish I could do even more." - Tina Turner

"I'm just proud to be here. I'm a Canadian and tears are not enough. Let's all do what we can for Live Aid." - Bryan Adams

"I came here to play music, and I didn't really realize the full extent and magnitude of what it is all about. Now I'm here, it's the greatest event ever." - Ozzy Osbourne

"Why am I playing at both Wembley and Philadelphia? Because I'm mad that's why" - Phil Collins

"I've just realized that today is the best day of my life. Now I'm going home to sleep." - Bob Geldof

How much did they raise?

The entire day is now thought to have raised 150 million ($265,982,250) for the Band Aid Charitable Trust, which went on to be used for the relief of hunger and poverty in Ethiopia and beyond. Still a working charity to this day, 10% of all tickets sold for Just For One Day will go to Band Aid, to help people in need today.