Midge Ure
Midge Ure is a Scottish musician, songwriter, and producer, renowned for his role as the frontman of the band Ultravox and for his contributions to the music industry as a solo artist. He co-wrote the charity single 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' with Bob Geldof, which raised millions for famine relief in Africa. Ure is also celebrated for his involvement in various charitable projects and has made significant contributions to the music scene in the UK and beyond.
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He is noted for setting a dark romantic tone and recently had to cancel his tour due to serious illness.
Night of The Proms in der Münchner Olympiahalle: ein kleines bisschen Horrorshow - München
Germany· 2025-12-13
Midge Ure introduced a one-off performance from the Live Aid musical Just For One Day.
Prince and Princess of Wales bring glamour to Royal Variety Performance
New Zealand· 2025-11-20
Midge Ure is the leader of Ultravox and Visage, known for his significant impact on the music scene in the 1980s.
Un Ultravox per Tondelli
San Marino· 2025-08-29
Midge Ure co-organized the Live Aid benefit concert to raise awareness for famine in Ethiopia.
Paul McCartney’s 1985 Live Aid performance, his first live show in five years, was nearly derailed by a tech glitch
United States· 2025-07-26
Midge Ure co-organized the original Live Aid event in 1985 alongside Bob Geldof.
Einu sinni heyrðust raddir tónlistarmanna
Iceland· 2025-07-21
Midge Ure helped organize the benefit concerts for famine relief.
Phil Collins jetted across the ocean to perform in two Live Aid concerts, but it wasn’t without dramaUnited States· 2025-07-20
Midge Ure joined Bob Geldof and other performers to record the Band Aid charity song.
The unsung Irishman behind Live Aid. Not Bono, not Bob, but Paddy – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-13
Midge Ure co-organized the Live Aid concert alongside Bob Geldof to address the famine crisis in Ethiopia.
Jutarnji list - Na pozornicu su izašli Tina Turner i on! Nije nosio majicu, a strgnuo joj je suknju, trenutak je upisan u povijest rocka
Croatia· 2025-07-13
Midge Ure collaborated with Bob Geldof to create the Band Aid project.
Live Aid: 40 χρόνια από «το σπουδαιότερο σόου στον πλανήτη»
Greece· 2025-07-13
Midge Ure co-wrote the charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' with Bob Geldof.
40 Jahre „Live Aid“: Konzerte für die ganze Welt
Luxembourg· 2025-07-13
Midge Ure co-organized the Live Aid concert alongside Bob Geldof.
Tina Turner and Mick Jagger’s ‘naughty’ Live Aid duet showcased their rock ’n’ roll friendshipUnited States· 2025-07-12
Midge Ure co-wrote the song 'Do They Know It's Christmas' to raise money for famine relief.
Kje ste bili 13. julija 1985?
Slovenia· 2025-07-11
Midge Ure co-wrote the song 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' with Bob Geldof.
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World review – the moment Bob Geldof bursts into tears is astounding | Television & radio
United Kingdom· 2025-07-06
Midge Ure collaborated with Bob Geldof to record the charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas?.
‘I never wanted to be Captain Africa’: Bob Geldof returns to New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
