Band Aid 30 - Do They Know It's Christmas? (Official Video) [4K]

With Band Aid 30, the baton was passed to a third generation of musicians to continue the legacy of using music for social change. In 2014 there was an urgent need for help to tackle a new disease – Ebola - spreading throughout parts of west Africa. This version of the song was recorded in November, at London’s SARM Studios, where the original Band Aid single had been recorded in 1984.
The lyrics were slightly modified and there were other language versions. Carla Bruni leading the French and Die Toten Hosen lead vocalist Campino leading the German version. The video for Band Aid 30 was first shown on the results show of UK TV’s The X Factor and, as with the earlier versions, it became the fastest selling single of the year.

Credits:
Paul Epworth – producer
Andy Morahan - video director
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BAND AID - How the Money is Spent

In the financial year to 30 November 2024 Band Aid has awarded grants of £3m across 16 projects to date.
Activities in 2024 include:

Provision of life saving medicines and medical supplies
Access to basic healthcare for rural communities
Strengthening the support of health services in Tigray
Therapeutic food for malnourished children and vulnerable adults
Emergency grain supplies
Drought resistant crops
Income generating activities and vocational training
Construction of basic housing to support old and vulnerable people
Construction of emergency shelters for refugees
Provision of clean water and sanitation training across multiple refugee camps in Ethiopia
Training to prevent gender-based violence in communities
Hygiene and sanitation support for adolescent girls
Construction of schools and libraries, and provision of classroom furniture
Cash distributions for vulnerable households
Rehabilitation of boreholes and wells for schools and communities
School feeding programmes in Tigray to support children returning to education

The estimated number of beneficiaries totals more than 350,000 people.

Money raised from BandAid40 will continue to fund similar activities in Ethiopia and the surrounding countries.

More information can be found at

[jacquelinedominick]

Bono is still rocking after 40 yrs..his voice never changes.The original version can never be topped...and never will there be the world's musical talent in one recording studio again

[louisdufresne]

Avril was not an artist or performer I really cared for until I heard her raw, natural and incredible talent while singing Holy Night. You’ve got it! And now I get it. Wow!

[debbiehodson]

This, for me, is a reminder of how many beautiful souls we have lost in the original version of this song. While the clarity of hearing all of the words is welcoming, along with seeing all of the tremendous efforts that everyone made, there is still something a little more magical with the original. This doesn't take away our thanks to all of you who took part, who were brilliant. The most important thing to remember this Christmas is to remember those around us who need encouragement & love. Kindness is what we can offer people, along with doing your absolute best to help people in need, where possible. Merry Christmas to all! 🫠🎄⭐️🎁💚

[sassy_brit]

This version is ok but the original was the best by far, it was iconic & had a much better vibe and the 80's era was so good music wise.. RIP liam 🙏❤

[Adam-zgjm]

The energy of all those stars getting together in 84 literally spans generations. That will never be replicated but absolutely fair play for having a go 👏👏

[robertaprugnoli]

Extreme poverty is still evil to fight, more than then. Do not waste food. And Bono's voice always makes the difference! ❤

[christineweber]

To see this generation come together like they did back in the 80s is impressive and heart warming. We may have feels for the original but have some feels that this cause is coming back around

[cristineespino]

The original one is the best of all time..

[NickRants]

The nostalgia of this is crazy, 2024 anyone?

[JunoCouchLab]

so much talent here, better to have just written a new song - the original song does not need a remake

[danaa.zeller]

Exactly nothing can hold a candle to the 1st one. So glad that Bono was in it! But I agree with ppl are saying, that Band Aid 40 is a wonderful tribute & this generation can see this! ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄

[rafaelbianco]

Pure Nostalgia!!!Happy Christmas 2024!!!! from México!!

[lilly_]

whilst the 1984 version will always be my favourite, it’s so lovely to see those who have left us share their talents, and have the memory of when this debuted on x factor all those years ago.

[they.luv.isa]

0:34 A WHOLE FANDOM JUST GOT SUMMONED❤️💛🇮🇪💚💙

[meganleighnisbet]

Listening in honour of all the kids in Africa and our wonderful Liam Payne ❤

[canalmax]

It's difficult doing better than 1984❤❤ starting the song with PAUL YOUNG....BOY GEORGE...AND the percussion PHIL COLLINS...

[leatheredlife]

Bono is still there. On the other hand it is sad to see, that he is the only one

[AryanAdhikary-fvph]

I love all the versions of this song, including 1984

[Mary-poti]

BRILLIANT.
Wonderful song.
Brings people together.
For a great cause....🤶🧑‍🎄✨️✨️✨️✨️

[SteveMcCoy-mbxy]

Much as I love the original version, Sinead O'Connor takes the song to a different level! Not only her lyricism and the way she delivered that line, but for who she was as a person and how her life and career speaks to injustice and oppression! RIP! I vividly remember watching the Michael Buerk report on the famine in Ethiopia, and it is difficult to comprehend how little we knew about what was going on in the rest of the world compared to today. We are so lucky to have social media - and there is nothing more important than fighting to keep it censorship free! Free Palestine!