Geldof on Band Aid Africa visit

Title

Geldof on Band Aid Africa visit

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

Oct 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:57

Description

Report on the press conference given by Bob Geldof following his 12-day visit to Africa to see whether the money raised by his Band Aid charity is getting through to famine victims. Includes excerpts, with Geldof also on his plans to take time out for his rock group the Boomtown Rats. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Bob Geldof

Keywords

Charity; Fundraising; Popular music; Charities; Foreign aid; Famines; Africa; Pop groups; Food aid; Disaster relief; Bob Geldof; Rock Bands; Boomtown Rats; Band Aid (band)

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