Dominic West backs ‘top shagger’ Byron in poetry battle with Bob Geldof Actor hails ‘proto-rock star’ as best poet, while musician argues for ‘Ireland’s Shakespeare’ WB Yeats at Somerset festival The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
"For me, he will always be everywhere I see a coin spinning into an open guitar case": Bono, Bob Geldof, Bruce Springsteen, Billie Eilish and Finneas mourn Glen Hansard as tributes continue to pour in The singer-songwriter was killed in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday MusicRadar · Jul 30
"A songwriter and singer and musician and performer of great depth, understanding, compassion, daring and bravado." Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Geldof and more pay tribute to Glen Hansard The world of music pays tribute to Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter, actor and leader of The Frames Louder · Jul 29
Bob Geldof pays tribute to Glen Hansard: ‘We have lost one of the greats’ Tributes have poured in from across the world for the Irish musician and activist, who died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday morning. Evening Standard · Jul 29
‘Sold down the river’: The Cornish fishermen betrayed by Brexit EUROPE: THE WAY BACK: A decade on from the EU referendum, Alex Ross visits Cornwall to discover a fishing industry still reeling from a betrayal by the Leave campaign The Independent UK · Jun 11
U2 to honour Shane MacGowan on new tribute album A tribute album titled 20th Century Paddy is set to be released on 13 November, honouring The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who passed away in 2023. The record will feature around 40 artists covering MacGowan's songs, celebrating his musical legacy. U2 has been confirmed to contribute to the album, performing… The Independent UK · May 28
U2 to feature on tribute album to Pogues’ Shane MacGowan Bob Geldof, Hozier, Johnny Depp and Primal Scream are among the other acts set to contribute to the record. Evening Standard · May 28
George Clooney given Scotland kit during Gleneagles lunch with prize draw winner Claire Phale had lunch with Clooney after winning a prize draw with Itison in support of Scottish homelessness charity Social Bite. Evening Standard · Apr 30
George Clooney joins Bob Geldof to visit homeless charity’s prototype village The Hollywood A-lister is in Scotland this week for two events to raise money for Social Bite. Evening Standard · Apr 30
‘We asked Billy Connolly to do 15 minutes. He said “I’ll do as long as I want”’: the sweary, shambolic all-nighter that became Comic Relief Today it is a fundraising juggernaut, but when it was born 40 years ago this month, things were very different. Lenny Henry, Richard Curtis and more explain how they got the gang together for a good cause The Guardian - UK · Apr 26
Fifi Geldof splits from husband and ‘very much in love’ with new beau Bob Geldof’s eldest daughter has found love again after splitting from her husband Evening Standard · Apr 5
"Into this void of hopelessness and lack of understanding came this perfect amoral act": How a controversial song inspired by a tragic school shooting in the US became a UK No.1 Despite what many thought, I Don't Like Mondays wasn't about getting back to work after the weekend Louder · Mar 10
"Iʼm not doing it out of guilt. Even if I didnʼt do it, the poverty would still be there." How getting stuck in a "rut", some tempting by Bob Geldof and the most A-list bill in history helped Queen pull off the greatest rock set of all time Queen's Live Aid performance has become the stuff of legend – we look back at how the iconic set really happened Louder · Feb 3
Bob Geldof's grief was 'worse' when Paula Yates marriage ended than when she died Bob Geldof has admitted that his grief when Paula Yates left him was "worse" than when she died. BANG Premier · Jan 27
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Sir Bob Geldof says he is still haunted by how he told his children Paula Yates had died The TV presenter and mother-of-four was found dead from a heroin overdose at the age of 41
Evening Standard · Jan 15 What went on in London this week: Rockstars descend on Bowie's childhood home Plus rainy premieres, theatreland parties, and Will Smith sees red
Louder · Jan 12 "It was like sleeping with your ex-wife." Why a one-off reunion convinced one of the world's best-loved bands to turn down a $250 million offer to tour again "It was unhealthy and unreal and dishonest to carry on"
Metal Hammer · Jan 1 "Really, the whole scene was very Spinal Tap. It was almost beyond parody": The true story of Hear 'n Aid, the heavy metal Band Aid Eat your heart out, Bob Geldof – Hear ’n Aid saw the hard-rock community muscling in on the charity single bandwagon. Cue a heavyweight cast, guitar battles and big hair contests
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 Bob Geldof ‘delighted’ Live Aid musical will tour UK and Ireland Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical will visit cities including Cardiff, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2027.
Louder · Nov 22, 2025 “When you were in that taxi saying Pink Floyd are w*nkers, my brother was driving it!” How Bob Geldof ended up in The Wall despite everything The future Live Aid organiser hated Pink Floyd –but he still ended up starring the movie version of their 1979 album
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025 'Give us your f**king money': Danny Dyer slams UK government in expletive-filled Rolling Stone UK Awards speech The actor used his hosting slot to champion grassroots music venues and call for greater support for the arts
BANG Premier · Nov 21, 2025 Lewis Capaldi to Bob Geldof, here are all the winners from the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025 The Rolling Stone UK Awards returned to London on Thursday night (20.11.25).
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025 FKA Twigs album Eusexua and Bob Geldof among Rolling Stone UK Awards winners Other winners included Irish rock band The Cranberries, who received the icon award.
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025 Sir Bob Geldof will be honoured with Lifetime Achievement prize at the Rolling Stone Awards Sir Bob Geldof has said he is ‘thrilled’ to receive the award
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 ‘You get more attention than you would choose’: how an unusual name can shape your life – for better or worse From Peach to Riot to Aquaman, anything goes now when it comes to kids’ names. There are even companies to help you pick one …