Mark July 7, 2007 in your diary, it is a day that could change the world's view on Climate Change and Global Warming forever.

Live Earth is a 24-hour, 7-continent series of 9 concerts, taking place across the globe on July 7 (7/7/07) that will bring together more than 100 musicians and 2 billion people to trigger a global movement to help solve the climate crisis.
The concerts will be taking place in New York, London, Johannesburg, Rio De Janeiro, Shanghai, Tokyo, Sydney, Hamburg and Istanbul.
The Rio De Janeiro concert is actually FREE and organisers are hoping to get atleast 1 million people on the beach for the party.
The nine concerts will feature performances by big name acts such as: AFI, Kelly Clarkson, The Police, Rihanna, Madonna, The Beastie Boys, Crowded House, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Linkin Park, Ludacris, Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, James Blunt, the list goes on and on!
And don't worry if you can't get there though because in New Zealand Live Earth will be screened live as a 22 hour broadcast on C4 tv from 8pm on 7/7/07. Vodafone Select Live will kick off C4's coverage with a special broadcast from 6 -8pm, featuring videos from the artists playing and giveaways.

Live Earth will implement new Green Event Guidelines.
All Live Earth venues will be designed and constructed by a team of sustainability engineers who will address the environmental and energy management challenges of each concert site, as well as the operations of sponsors, partners and other Live Earth affiliates.

AOTEAROA LIVE
In New Zealand July 7 this year has also been tagged Aotearoa Live, a day for New Zealanders to express their concern about climate change.

While Live Earth concerts are being held around the world, to raise awareness about global warming, climate change campaigners ClimAction are inviting New Zealanders to take part in local events during the day.

"Climate change is the greatest threat facing humanity today. Around the world people will be speaking out at the Live Earth concerts, it¹s a great opportunity to goin our voices with theirs," said ClimAction spokesperson David Colyer.

"We invite everyone who is concerned about climate change to join in."

Two events have already been announced:
+ A street parade will leave Aotea Square at 2 pm.
+ The Live Earth concerts will be screened at Tom Forde's Pub at 122 Anzac Ave, from eight. (AUCKLAND)

Those planning events or action can keep in touch through the ClimAction website: www.climaction.org.nz.
ClimAction Street Parade: will leave Aotea Square, Auckland @ 2pm
Concert screening: Tom Forbe's Pub, Anzac Ave, Auckland from 8pm.


DETAILS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CONCERTS:

Live Earth Australia - Aussie Stadium in Sydney:
Crowded House, Jack Johnson, Wolfmother, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Eskimo Joe, Sneaky Sound System, Blue King Brown, Ghostwriters, Paul Kelly, Toni Collette & The Finish.

Live Earth UK - Wembeley Stadium in London:
Madonna has written a new song called "Hey You" which she will be performing live at the Wembley Stadium Live Earth concert in London. The single has been produced by both Madonna and Pharrell Williams.
Mock heavy metal outfit "Spinal Tap" will be reuniting for Live Earth and performing at Wembley Stadium in London. To mark the occasion Spinal Tap will be releasing a new single "Warmer Than Hell" (C4 will screen This is Spinal Tap on Sunday 8th July at 8.30pm).
The London lineup features: Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Genesis, James Blunt, John Legend, Keane, Paolo Nutini, Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol.

Live Earth US - at the Giants Stadium in New York:
The New York lineup includes: AFI, Akon, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, KT Tunstall, Ludacris, Melissa Etheridge, Roger Waters, Smashing Pumpkins, The Police.

Live earth China - the Steps of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai:
The line-up for Shanghai includes 12 Girls Band, Anthony Wong, Eason Chan, Evonne Hsu, Huang Xiao Ming, Joey, Sarah Brightman, Soler, Winnie Shin.

Live Earth Gremany - HSH Nordbank Arena in Hamburg:
The Hamburg lineup is as follows: Cicero, Jan Delay, Juli Eineneuertag, Katie Melua, Lotto King Karl, Mando Diao, Mittermeier, Reamonn, Revolverheld, Sasha, Silbermond, Stefan Gwildis.

Live Earth Japan - Tokyo Dome, and a special broadcast will take place in Kyoto:
The Kyoto lineup is: Michael Nyman, Rip Slyme, YMO, and the lineup for the Tokyo Dome: AI, Ai Otsuka, Ayaka, Cocco, Geniki Rockets, Kumi Koda, Rihanna, Rize.

Live Earth South Africa - Cradle of Humankind in Johannesburg:
The Johannesburg lineup includes: Angelique Kidjo, Danny K, Joss Stone, Soweto Gospel Choir, The Parlotones, UB40, Vusi Mahlasela, Zola.

Live Earth Brazil will take place on the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil's Live Earth event is entirely free and open to the public. Producers hope the concert, being held on Copacabana Beach, will draw over a million people!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Live Earth website: www.liveearth.org
C4: www.C4tv.co.nz

-Mudz