This may be hard to explain to a generation weaned on Facebook timelines, Tumblr posts and Twitter updates. For those who were around at the time (and, more importantly, in love with popular music), it’s hard to think of an act as massive taking place since — an event put together, publicised and enjoyed worldwide without access to social media platforms.

A file photo from July 13, 1985 in London of Wembley stadium at the beginning of the Live Aid concert. The 16-hour music marathon organised by Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof raised money to help the starving in Africa. PICS/AFP