Macclesfield is marking the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a special Hospice Aid concert at Cinemac Cinema.
Organisers hope to raise at least £10,000 for East Cheshire Hospice from the show on Saturday, July 12.
Musicians will recreate well-known hits from the Wembley concert which featured artists including Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, George Michael and Paul McCartney.
Hospice Aid is on the same weekend as Live Aid in 1985.
Doug Skelton and Beth Moss, co promoters of Hospice Aid.
The tribute event is jointly promoted by musicians Doug Skelton and Beth Moss who want to enlist the support of local businesses.
The pair met through Beth’s appearances for popular covers band Macc Woodfleet and collaborations with Doug’s group The Cinema Show.
Beth, a talented pianist and singer, is responsible for Hospice Aid’s musical arrangement.
Guitarist Doug said: “The 40th anniversary is too good an opportunity to miss to stage a local celebration of an iconic music event.
“We’ve set an ambitious fundraising target for the Hospice and urge businesses who want to get involved to contact us.
“We’re casting a wide net from a corporate angle. It’s a perfect fit for local companies wanting to help with sponsorship, or any other promotional aspect.
“They’ll be raising funds for a magnificent cause.”
Doug also wants to hear from anyone with a Live Aid link.
He said: “There’s a chance someone out there was involved in some way or another in 1985. It’d be great to hear from them.”
* To contact Doug and Beth and get involved email hospiceaid25@gmail.com
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