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FACTBOX-What's happening where for Live Earth
06 Jul 2007 22:11:28 GMT
Source: Reuters
July 7 (Reuters) - Starting off in Sydney and travelling around the world, Live Earth's global concerts are expected to attract more than a million people to see over 100 musicians on July 7 as part of a global campaign to raise awareness of climate change.

Here is an overview of the main venues, line-ups and expected audiences. Coordinator Al Gore added Washington to the list on Friday.

GIANTS STADIUM, NEW JERSEY:

-- WHO: AFI, Akon, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, KT Tunstall, Kanye West, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, Melissa Etheridge, Roger Waters, Smashing Pumpkins, Taking Back Sunday, The Police.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 80,000 people.

WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON:

-- WHO: Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Genesis, James Blunt, John Legend, Kasabian, Keane, Madonna, Metallica, Paolo Nutini, Pussycat Dolls, Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers Snow Patrol, Spinal Tap, Terra Naomi.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 90,000 people.

AUSSIE STADIUM, SYDNEY:

-- WHO: Blue King Brown, Crowded House, Eskimo Joe, Ghostwriters, Jack Johnson, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Sneaky Sound System, Toni Collette & The Finish, Wolfmother.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 42,000 people.

MAKUHARI MESSE, TOKYO:

-- WHO: AI, Abingdon Boys School, Ai Otsuka, Ayaka, Bonnie Pink, Cocco, Genki Rockets, Kumi Koda, Linkin Park, Michael Nyman, Rihanna, Rip Slyme, Rize, UA, Yellow Magic Orchestra.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 9,000 people.

THE STEPS OF THE ORIENTAL PEARL TOWER, SHANGHAI:

-- WHO: 12 Girls Band, Anthony Wong, Eason Chan, Evonne Hsu, Huang Xiao Ming, Joey Sarah Brightman, Soler, Winnie Hsin.

COCA COLA DOME, NORTHGATE, JOHANNESBURG:

-- WHO: Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, Danny K, Joss Stone, The Parlotones, The Soweto Gospel Choir, UB40, Vusi Mahlasela, Zola.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 18,000 people

COPACABANA BEACH, RIO DE JANEIRO:

-- WHO: Macy Gray, Jorge Ben Jor, Jota Quest, Lenny Kravitz, O Rappa, Marcelo D2, MV Bill, Pharrell Williams, Vanessa Da Matta and Xuxa.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 1,000,000 people -- free, open to all

HSH NORDBANK ARENA, HAMBURG:

-- WHO: Chris Cornell, Enrique Iglesias, Jan Delay, Juli, Katie Melua, Lotto King Karl, Mana, Mando Diao, Michael Mittermeier, Reamonn, Roger Cicero, Sasha, Shakira, Silbermond, Snoop Dogg.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 55,000 people.

Sources: Reuters, Live Earth (www.liveearth.org)
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