Live Aid 1985 was a major benefit concert held on July 13 at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. The concert aimed to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief and featured prominent music acts of the era. Broadcast in over 150 countries, it reached an estimated audience of 1.5 billion. Live Aid showcased the potential of live music events to mobilize global attention and aid for urgent humanitarian causes.