Bob Geldof is coming to Newcastle's Civic Theatre in March to share songs and stories from his extraordinary life.
And it truly is extraordinary. From the lost boy of a motherless, absent-father family in a South Dublin suburb to a Queen Elizabeth II-knighted, Nobel-nominated, multi-award winning musical and political global icon, Bob was always intent on positive disruption.
He wanted to be a man who dedicated his life to bettering the world.
An Evening with Bob Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life will blend acoustic performances of Bob's most beloved songs with compelling anecdotes, giving insights into both his personal evolution and the backstage moments that have defined a generation.
Geldof's story is a unique one. He was a slaughterhouse worker, a road digger operator and an Arctic gold miner. He wrote for an underground newspaper writer, was an English teacher in Spain and the founder of the first Irish band and first New Wave band to have a UK, Australian and New Zealand No.1 record.
He was co-creator of the television show Survivor, founded and chaired the Band Aid charity, and has been an adviser to prime ministers, presidents and popes.
The tour coincides with the 40th anniversary of Geldof's legendary Live Aid concert and the 50th anniversary of his band, the Boomtown Rats.
"Growing up, we all admired Bob - not just for his music but for his unparalleled impact on the world stage, from rallying a global response to famine in Ethiopia to his enduring efforts in global justice," The Entertainment Lab's Dustin Lockett said.
"This tour is more than a musical event; it's a source of inspiration for all."
