Live Aid was a dual-venue benefit concert held on July 13, 1985, to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Organized by musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the event featured performances from iconic artists like Queen, U2, and David Bowie. The concerts took place simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. Live Aid raised over $125 million for humanitarian aid, becoming one of the largest fundraising events in history and highlighting the power of music to unite people for a common cause.