Live 8

July 2, will see a collection of the world's biggest stars performing at free simultaneous concerts in Philadelphia, London, Berlin, Paris and Rome.. More than 100,000 fans are likely to attend each concert venue and the event, which like its 80's predecessor is destined to be the concert of the decade, will also be televised.

The Philadelphia lineup features the Dave Matthews Band, 50 Cent, Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Sarah McLachlan, Will Smith, Rob Thomas and Il Divo. But watch this space, these things grow like topsy.

Timed to put pressure on world leaders at the G8 summit in Scotland, we will post information updates as we get them.