TEG Dainty and The Entertainment Lab are excited to announce An Evening with Bob Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life on the 40th anniversary of the legendary Live Aid concert. A concert. Two continents. 50 giant rocks. Broadcast live to the world. On behalf of those starving in Ethiopia during the worst famine of the 20th century, in the midst of the longest war of the 20th century.

It also marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Boomtown Rats, the Dublin band founded by Geldof, who came from Ireland to join the Sex Pistols, the Clash, the Ramones and others to change the face of music forever.

It’s no coincidence that Geldof is intent on a hugely positive creative shift from Irish punk to global Live Aid master. This legendary figure of activism in music, politics, media and business will take viewers on a profound journey through the milestones of an extraordinary life.

From the slaughterhouse worker who wrote hit songs among gutted cattle, to the heavy-duty road digger operator, to the Arctic gold miner, to the Canadian illegal immigrant, to the underground newspaper writer, to the English teacher in fascist Spain, to the first Irish band and the first New Wave. The band, which has a number 1 record in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, has gone platinum and sold millions of songs worldwide, is the inventor of the Survivor TV show, the founder and chairman of financial companies, and the founder and chairman of the giant Band Aid. Charity to advisors of Prime Ministers, Presidents and Popes. From the lost child of a motherless, fatherless family in a rainy South Dublin suburb, to the knighted, Nobel-nominated, multi-award-winning Queen Elizabeth, Bob, a global musical and political icon, reflects the madness, passions and principles that shaped his public and private life. shares. is alive. It was quite a long journey. And it doesn’t stop.

But just this once, it’ll be stopping at a theater near you so you can hear it all from the legend himself.

The program will blend acoustic performances of Bob’s best-loved songs with engaging anecdotes, shedding light on both his personal development and the behind-the-scenes moments that defined a generation. Enhanced by multimedia presentations, the evening offers a unique opportunity to engage with Bob’s charismatic presence and his relentless advocacy for justice and change.

Dustin Lockett of The Entertainment Lab expressed his excitement for the tour, saying, “Growing up, we all adored Bob, not only for his music, but also for his unique impact on the world stage, from creating a global response to the famine in Ethiopia. Global justice This tour is more than a musical event; it is an inspiration for everyone.”

The event also marks a celebration of Bob’s impactful initiatives, including the revolutionary Live Aid and Live 8 concerts that significantly changed the landscape of international aid, trade and politics and set an example for celebrity-led activism. With more than $42 billion in aid and debt relief and significant policy changes mobilized under his watch, Bob’s influence continues to be a powerful force in global humanitarian efforts.

In 2008, Bob added a third leg to his African ‘tripod’ (philanthropy, justice, investment) by launching the 8 Mile PE Fund. Over $200,000,000 in funds under management have created direct and indirect employment for more than 100,000 people from Cape Town to Cairo.

As Bob continues to advocate for the voiceless and run his many entrepreneurial ventures, this tour offers a rare glimpse into the life of a man who devoted his life to improving the world. His ongoing influence is reflected in his numerous awards, including more Nobel Peace Prize nominations than any other living nominee, the Nobel Peace Prize, Knighthood, and numerous prestigious awards for music and activism.

This tour promises an evening of inspiration, music and intimate storytelling.
Friday 28 March 2025 – AUCKLAND – Kiri Te Kanawa Theater
Saturday, March 29, 2025 – WELLINGTON – Michael Fowler Center
For more information please contact: BLACKOUT
Nancy Blackler | +64 272 425 318 | [email protected]

About BOB GELDOF:

BOB GELDOF is an internationally renowned musician, philanthropist and activist whose influence spans more than four decades. As the frontman of iconic rock band The Boomtown Rats, Geldof’s rise to fame in the late 1970s was marked by hits such as “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap” that cemented his place in music history. But it is his relentless commitment to social justice and humanitarian causes that has made him a global icon.

In 1984, Geldof co-founded Band Aid, and in 1985 he organized the historic Live Aid concerts, which brought together the world’s biggest music stars to raise funds and awareness against famine in Africa. Their efforts helped raise over $127 million for charity and brought attention to global poverty and injustice. He followed this in 2005 with Live 8, a worldwide concert series aimed at pressuring political leaders to fight poverty.

Geldof has remained a committed advocate for change, using his platform to advocate for issues such as debt cancellation, global poverty and human rights. A tireless campaigner, his work has earned him numerous awards, including Nobel Peace Prize nominations and the prestigious Man of Peace Award.

About TEG DAINTY

TEG DAINTY produces and promotes shows in Australia and New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, South East Asia and South Africa. TEG DAINTY President and CEO Paul Dainty was awarded the AO award in 2023 for his outstanding service to the community through Firefighting, the charity stadium concert held in the wake of the Bushfires in 2019-20. Paul Dainty’s tours include Guns N’ Roses, Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Bon Jovi, Eminem, Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones, George Michael, U2, Prince, Yusuf (Cat Stevens), Neil Diamond, Tony Bennett, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris took part. Rock, Hugh Jackman, Oprah Winfrey, Joanna Lumley and many more. Sports entertainment tours include World Wrestling Entertainment and Crusty Demons. Theater Productions include Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Hairspray the Musical, Singin’ in the Rain, Hugh Jackman’s Broadway to Ozand, Dame Edna and Barry Humphries’ Australian, New Tours include tours in Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom. Paul and TEG Dainty also co-produced Disney’s Aladdin and Phantom of the Opera in Asia and are co-producers of The Neil Diamond MusicalA Beautiful Noise on Broadway, opening at the Broadhurst Theater in 2022. Paul and TEG Dainty are currently producing Tina – The Tina Turner Musical. It premiered in Sydney in May 2023.

About ENTERTAINMENT LABORATORY

THE ENTERTAINMENT LAB is an independent live touring production and promotion company. Dustin Lockett, CEO of The Entertainment Lab, has had a distinguished career in the sports and entertainment industries over the past 20 years. Dustin has promoted or co-produced shows such as Crusty Demons, Grand Designs Live, MasterChef Live, QI Live, X Factor, Roller Derby Xtreme, Better Homes & Gardens Live, Ghost the Musical, The Beast, Neil Oliver, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. , Louis Theroux, Ross Kemp, Michael Mosley, Andy’s Amazing Adventures, Dynamo, Blue Planet and Planet Earth Live in Concert, David Walliams and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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