Band Aid announces 40th anniversary compilation featuring Bono, Sinéad O'Connor, Robbie Williams and more

Irish and British Supergroup collective Band Aid is set to release a 40th anniversary compilation on November 29, including a new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'.

‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ was recorded on three separate occasions, over three separate generations, Band Aid (1984), Band Aid 20 (2004) and Band Aid 30 (2014). The Christmas pop song focused ends by assembling a roll call of talent that is emblematic of British rock ‘n roll over 40 years.

Trevor Horn has taken these recordings and, through music production techniques, blended all the voices of those separate generations into a new track.

The song's latest version will feature the vocals of Sting alongside Ed Sheeran, Boy George, Sam Smith, younger version and modern Bono, Seal, Sinead O'Connor, Rita Ora and Robbie Williams.

Meanwhile, the Band Aid house band consists of band Paul McCartney, Sting, John Taylor Sting, John Taylor (bass), Phil Collins, Roger Taylor, Danny Goffey (drums), Thom Yorke (piano), Paul Weller, Damon Albarn, Midge Ure, Johnny Greenwood, Gary Kemp and Justin Hawkins (guitar).

Director Oliver Murray was enlisted to visualise Trevor’s creation. Murray came to prominence last year when he directed a short film that accompanied The Beatles on their last No.1 single, and was tasked with repeating his skills for the ‘2024 Ultimate Mix’. The video will be unveiled on November 25 alongside the track.

Do They Know It's Christmas? 40th Anniversary Compilation is available for pre-save here.