"Musicians are donating their services, and other costs will be met by corporate sponsors. The concerts are free and tickets are long gone."

"Live Aid was about raising money for victims of famine in Africa. Live 8, Geldof has said, is about raising awareness."

Quotes from the page http://ap.lancasteronline.com/4/pa_live_8_preview

Myself... I saw most of the pre-Live8, and also everything about it, and the G8 summit in Gleneagles... I didn't actually tune into the concert, but only for the reason that I'm really into music.

The concert was for free, the musicians preformed for free. The set-up of the concerts were all sponsored, and it helped people become aware, not just of the politicians that have the power to change world poverty, but also what people can do themself...

Well done to Live8!

Sylvie, KS' mom