The Pink Floyd performance is being discussed in its own thread, but the rest of the event seems to have been overlooked. Surely an occasion such as this deserves some discussion?
I was lucky enough to get hold of a pair of tickets for the Hyde Park show, and it really was an astonishing event to behold. The fans had such spirit, and to see over a million people across the globe was a fantastic sight. What's more, during the event over thirty million people (does anyone know the exact figure?) pledged their support to the cause, showing that the campaign has the public's full support.
The music was of course what we were all there for, and the artists on show really gave it their all. Pink Floyd were of course magnificent, but REM, Annie Lennox and U2 also put in strong performances. Even performers I don't usually have a lot of time for (like Keane and Dido) were impressive.
There were some low points, of course. Pete Doherty managed to make a fool of himself as usual, and Mariah Carey's on-stage antics earned her a few boos from our section, but these moments will soon be forgotten, as they couldn't stop Live 8 from being a huge success.
What did everyone think of the day, and did anyone else go to one of the concerts? More importantly, do you think that the concerts will have an impact on the G8 summit?