Live 8 Simultaneous Global Concerts (July 2) Call on G8 Leaders to Fight Poverty at Summit on July 6; the US concert in Philadelphia Includes Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, Black Eyed Peas, Sara McLachlan, Dave Matthews Band and others.
Live 8 is a series of eight simultaneous global concerts to be held on July 2 to allow citizens of the world to call on President Bush and leaders of the other seven wealthiest countries to make poverty history at the historic G8 Summit on July 6.
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) July 1, 2005 -- Live 8 is a series of eight simultaneous global concerts to be held on July 2 to allow citizens of the world to call on President Bush and leaders of the other seven wealthiest countries to make poverty history at the historic G8 Summit July 6.
In the U.S., Live 8 will take place in Philadelphia, PA, on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. The concert is free and open to the public.
Performers list (so far) for Philadelphia:
| | - Will Smith (host)
- Alicia Keys
- Black Eyed Peas
- Bon Jovi
- Dave Matthews Band
- Destiny's Child
- Jars of Clay
- Jay-Z
- Josh Groban
- Kaiser Chiefs
- Keith Urban
- Linkin Park
- Maroon 5
- Rob Thomas
- Sarah McLachlan
- Stevie Wonder
- Toby Keith
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Live 8 concerts are happening on the same day in the U.K, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada and South Africa.
For more information about ONE, International White Band Day, or Live 8 visit www.one.org and www.live8live.com
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