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Patrick Donovan
WILL he or won't he? That is the question for organisers of the sold-out Make Poverty History concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl tomorrow night. And it's Bono they are talking about.
The official word is that the U2 singer has not yet decided if he will turn up.
"We have been in discussions with Bono and the like, and if he turned up, that would be great, but Bono is a rock star and rock stars don't commit to anything," co-organiser Hugh Evans said.
But The Age believes that not only Bono but fellow protest singer Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam — both in Melbourne on tour with their bands — will participate in some form.
The show will kick off at 6pm with an indigenous welcome and will conclude with local rockers Jet about 11pm. In between, acts including the John Butler Trio, Paul Kelly, Evermore, Eskimo Joe, Sarah Blasko and Hilltop Hoods will perform. Comedian Dave Hughes will act as MC.
Even though some of the bands have never written a political song in their careers, it seems that the occasion is already rubbing off on them.
Some have signed a joint statement addressing the members of the G20 forum meeting in Melbourne at the weekend.
"This weekend's G20 meeting is a great opportunity to make the world economy fairer and more sustainable," it reads. "The G20, representing 85 per cent of the world economy, with both developed and developing countries, has enormous potential to help Make Poverty History."
About 14,000 people are expected to attend the free concert, while thousands will watch it live on screens at Waterfront City and in regional centres.
It will be broadcast live on Nova, regional radio and MySpace, and will be televised the next day on Channel 10.
"More than 120,00 people sent us SMS's and expressed interest in coming to the show," Mr Evans said.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/enter...s-them-guessing/2006/11/15/1163266640183.html
Patrick Donovan
WILL he or won't he? That is the question for organisers of the sold-out Make Poverty History concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl tomorrow night. And it's Bono they are talking about.
The official word is that the U2 singer has not yet decided if he will turn up.
"We have been in discussions with Bono and the like, and if he turned up, that would be great, but Bono is a rock star and rock stars don't commit to anything," co-organiser Hugh Evans said.
But The Age believes that not only Bono but fellow protest singer Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam — both in Melbourne on tour with their bands — will participate in some form.
The show will kick off at 6pm with an indigenous welcome and will conclude with local rockers Jet about 11pm. In between, acts including the John Butler Trio, Paul Kelly, Evermore, Eskimo Joe, Sarah Blasko and Hilltop Hoods will perform. Comedian Dave Hughes will act as MC.
Even though some of the bands have never written a political song in their careers, it seems that the occasion is already rubbing off on them.
Some have signed a joint statement addressing the members of the G20 forum meeting in Melbourne at the weekend.
"This weekend's G20 meeting is a great opportunity to make the world economy fairer and more sustainable," it reads. "The G20, representing 85 per cent of the world economy, with both developed and developing countries, has enormous potential to help Make Poverty History."
About 14,000 people are expected to attend the free concert, while thousands will watch it live on screens at Waterfront City and in regional centres.
It will be broadcast live on Nova, regional radio and MySpace, and will be televised the next day on Channel 10.
"More than 120,00 people sent us SMS's and expressed interest in coming to the show," Mr Evans said.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/enter...s-them-guessing/2006/11/15/1163266640183.html
