Live 8: the line-up

BRITAIN: In Hyde Park London on July 2nd: Mariah Carey, Coldplay, Dido, Keane, Sir Elton John, Annie Lennox, Sir Paul McCartney…

BRITAIN: In Hyde Park London on July 2nd: Mariah Carey, Coldplay, Dido, Keane, Sir Elton John, Annie Lennox, Sir Paul McCartney, Muse, Razorlight, REM, Scissor Sisters, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Sting, Joss Stone, Robbie Williams, U2, Velvet Revolver, Bob Geldof, The Killers, Madonna, The Cure.

In Philadelphia, acts will include Will Smith, the Dave Matthews Band, Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder, Puff Daddy and Jay-Z.

In Berlin, A-Ha, Crosby Stills and Nash, Lauryn Hill and Brian Wilson are among those scheduled.

Rome will feature musicians including Faith Hill and Duran Duran.

In Paris, Jamiroquai, Craig David, Youssou N'Dour and Yannick Noah will be among those taking part.

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