Roger Waters talks about Live 8 reunion, and ticketing information |
Written by Matt | |
Sunday, 12 June 2005 | |
Further to the momentous news yesterday (June 12th) that Pink Floyd were reuniting with Roger Waters, to play their first concert together for 24 years as part of the Live 8 London show, we have a couple of updates for you here. Firstly, Roger Waters has given his comments about the reunion: "It's great to be asked to help Bob raise public awareness on the issues of third world debt and poverty. The cynics will scoff, screw 'em! "Also, to be given the opportunity to put the band back together, even if it's only for a few numbers, is a big bonus." Our thanks to Mark Fenwick, Roger's manager, for bringing us this statement. It's great to hear Roger and David Gilmour both talking about the event in such a positive way (with David's comments in yesterday's report); however, it is far too soon for any talk of additional shows. Unsurprisingly there are a number of rumours starting to fly around of a small tour following Live 8!
MEDIA COVERAGE Also the BBC will be broadcasting the show on their radio stations - and as they stream live over the internet, this will mean people worldwide will be able to tune in as the show happens! We also understand that AOL will be webcasting video footage of the show, live. Finally, it would be a great surprise if the show was not released on a fund-raising DVD at some point...
TICKETS FOR THE CONCERT
75,000 lucky people will receive a text message from the organisers in the next couple of days, giving them a special code which will enable them to access their tickets on a special website. The texting raised around £3 million for Live 8, organisers said. The first £1.6 million will be donated to The Prince’s Trust, which cancelled its annual Party in the Park concert to make way for Live 8. Remaining money will go towards the costs of staging the event. We have been deluged with emails from people worldwide, asking if we can get tickets for them. Please note that we have no way of getting hold of tickets for anyone - so please don't ask!
EBAY WARNING
A Live 8 spokesman said: "They're going to help us - we're talking to them, they've been very helpful. Live 8 lawyers will take action against anyone trying to sell tickets."
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