Princess Diana Memorial Concert

Princess Diana Memorial Concert was a charity event held to commemorate the life of Princess Diana, who died in a car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997. The concert was organized by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, with the support of Elton John, Paul McCartney, and other prominent figures in the music industry, including Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, and Rod Stewart. The event was held at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 1, 2007, which would have been Princess Diana's 46th birthday, and featured performances by Madonna, Tom Jones, Brian May, and Roger Taylor of Queen (band).

Background

The Princess Diana Memorial Concert was conceived as a tribute to Princess Diana's philanthropic work and her impact on the lives of people around the world, including her support for organizations such as the Halifax Explosion relief efforts, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, and the English National Ballet. The concert was also seen as an opportunity to raise funds for charitable causes supported by Princess Diana, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Prince's Trust, and the English National Ballet School. The event was attended by members of the British royal family, including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Charles, Prince of Wales, as well as other notable figures such as Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, and Tony Blair. The concert was also supported by BBC, ITV, and Sky, which broadcast the event live to a global audience, including viewers in Australia, Canada, and South Africa.

Organization

The organization of the Princess Diana Memorial Concert was a complex task that involved the collaboration of numerous individuals and organizations, including AEG Live, BBC Events, and ITV Events. The event was produced by Ken Ehrlich, who had previously worked on events such as the Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards, and featured a team of experienced professionals, including David Furnish, Simon Fuller, and Harvey Goldsmith. The concert was sponsored by Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and Vodafone, among other companies, and featured a range of activities, including a auction hosted by Christie's and a charity appeal supported by Oxfam, Save the Children, and the Red Cross. The event was also supported by London Borough of Brent, Metropolitan Police Service, and London Ambulance Service, which provided essential services to ensure the smooth running of the concert.

Performers_and_Setlist

The Princess Diana Memorial Concert featured a diverse range of performers, including Elton John, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Tom Jones, and Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen (band). The setlist included a range of songs, such as Elton John's Candle in the Wind, Paul McCartney's Hey Jude, and Madonna's Like a Prayer, as well as performances by Ricky Gervais, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley. The concert also featured a special appearance by Nelson Mandela, who delivered a message of tribute to Princess Diana via satellite from Johannesburg. Other performers included Duran Duran, Status Quo, and Joss Stone, who performed alongside Take That and Westlife. The concert was hosted by Fearne Cotton, Davina McCall, and Chris Evans (presenter).

Broadcast_and_Attendance

The Princess Diana Memorial Concert was broadcast live to a global audience of over 500 million people in 140 countries, including viewers in United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The event was broadcast on BBC One, BBC Radio 1, and ITV1, as well as on Sky One and MTV. The concert was also streamed live on the internet, with YouTube and MySpace providing live coverage of the event. The attendance at the Wembley Stadium was over 63,000 people, including members of the British royal family and other notable figures such as David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, and Gordon Brown. The event raised over £10 million for charitable causes supported by Princess Diana, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Prince's Trust.

Legacy

The Princess Diana Memorial Concert was a significant event that helped to raise awareness and funds for charitable causes supported by Princess Diana. The concert also helped to promote the work of organizations such as the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and the English National Ballet, and featured performances by a range of artists, including Elton John, Paul McCartney, and Madonna. The event was also notable for its use of technology, including the live streaming of the concert on the internet, which helped to reach a global audience. The concert was widely covered in the media, including by The Times, The Guardian, and The Daily Telegraph, and was seen as a fitting tribute to the life and work of Princess Diana. The event also helped to promote the work of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, who have continued to support charitable causes and organizations in the years since the concert. Category:2007 concerts