• Music
  • 31 Jan 14
Bob Geldof and more to play Amnesty gig
Bob Geldof and more to play Amnesty gig
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Newsdesk

There will be another star studded lineup for the Amnesty International concert this year.

Bob Geldof will join a list of illustrious names including Blondie, Madonna, The Flaming Lips, Lauryn Hill, Imagine Dragons, Tegan and Sara and more.

Sting and Peter Gabriel will deliver pre-recorded messages about activism at the event also.

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The concert will be held at the Barclays Center on February 5.

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