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I'm not one to agree with Noel Gallagher on a regular basis, but I really do have to agree that this whole concert idea is a little silly....do you really think that any "awareness" that may be raised between now and July 2nd will be parlayed into some active, tangible results?
Take a look at us so far, we, and many others are simply arguing, rather discussing, who we think should be on/off the bill and not about the fact that there are starving people in the world. Hell, if they would have charged $20 bucks a ticket and have ALL proceeds going to African AIDS relief or a cause like that, it would make a lot more sense. Can they not create the same "awareness" while raising money at the same time???
I hope that I am wrong, because I think that Geldof's head and heart are in the right place, and this truly is a great cause, but I think it was not capitalized on enough.
Just my $.02
Goulet!!!
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Chris Tanz Wrote:Am I the only person around here with zero interest in this concert?
no, I have zero interest as well. If anyone thinks these concerts will change anything is in for a big letdown, awareness may be raised but how many people going to these concerts will go home right after and write a cheque to charity and send it away? Poverty and hunger will never go away in my lifetime, and its sad because it could very easily be prevented. No one should ever go hungry.
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this show is fucking kaif.
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The idea is a good one - it really is. I am sure organizations such as World Vision and Amnesty International will be promoted at the events. However, these concerts are really only an opportunity for people like Bob Geldof and Bono to enhance their raging messianic complexes. They will make no real difference. However, the music should be fantastic.
Jeff
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It looks like Neil Young will be added to the Live 8 concert in Barrie... as reported on CTV News this evening.
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Hey Hipbasers going to live 8, have an awesome time...I didn't get tickets but im goin up to Ottawa to have a blast,
remember, take lots of photo's so I can live vicariously through you!
and scream at neil young to play Bandit....
and finally, I have this suspicion the Hip are gonna break out No Threat at the show, so record that song!
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I'm going to take my audio gear, so I'll do what I can. The tickets only say NO GLASS CONTAINERS; nothing about recorders or cameras.
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Chris,
To save you and other tapers some potential grief, I found this on the Ticketmaster website:
General Rules:
FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL ATTENDING LIVE 8 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO PARK PLACE:
• NO UMBRELLAS OR LAWN CHAIRS,
• NO PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS, VIDEOS OR AUDIO RECORDING DEVICES
• NO ALCOHOL, CANS OR BOTTLES OR HARD SIDED COOLERS
• NO OBJECT THAT CAN BE USED AS A PROJECTILE
• NO RE-ENTRY
Just thought I'd give you a heads up
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Thanks D. Since my gear is anything but professional, I'll still give it a try. Stranger things have happened.
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I was trying to find out when the live 8 concert will start. Does anyone know? Does 7 am sound right? Anyone have any info on the lineup times or anything like that?
