Bob Geldof.
Irish singer-songwriter and political activist (born 1951)
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Around Bob Geldof this week
News at the entities that move Bob Geldof most-
Dublin Shared contextPilot studies are testing compostable aprons in Dublin, Donegal, and Cork.Moves Bob Geldof
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Boy George StructuralBoy George is scheduled to perform in Tel Aviv, Israel, with Dana International.Moves Bob Geldof
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Elton John OperationalBentley's design director, Robin Page, revealed that the Continental T driven by Elton John inspired the grille shape.Moves Bob Geldof
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Nigel Farage OperationalGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves Bob Geldof
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Ed Sheeran OperationalChristian Toto discussed the issue of celebrity political pressures faced by artists.Moves Bob Geldof
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Bob Dylan TransactionalLinton, an artist, is performing in residences in Cambridge and Hanoi, while working and living in Berlin, and maintains a professional presence on Instagram.Moves Bob Geldof
Connections
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Eric Clapton Operational
Eric Clapton participated in the Live Aid event organized by Bob Geldof.
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Ethiopia Transactional
Bob Geldof organized and led fundraising efforts and aid initiatives specifically in response to the famine crisis in Ethiopia.
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Dublin Shared context
Bob Geldof is identified as being born in Dublin, establishing a strong locational origin for the individual.
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Boy George Structural
Bob Geldof and Boy George co-founded the charity Band Aid.
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Ed Sheeran Operational
Bob Geldof actively defends Ed Sheeran against political and industry pressures related to his tour.
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Midge Ure Transactional
They collaborated as key organizers and participants in the Live Aid charity concerts.
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David Bowie Transactional
Participated in Live Aid, an event organized by Bob Geldof.
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Bob Dylan Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by shared participation in the Live Aid event, organized by Bob Geldof.
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Glen Hansard Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned as shared industry peers and have been grouped together in tributes.
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Elton John Operational
Elton John participated in the Live Aid event organized by Bob Geldof.
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Christine Lagarde Mentioned together
The relationship is noted in the context of professional recognition, specifically regarding award status.
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Nigel Farage Operational
Bob Geldof and Nigel Farage engaged in a public confrontation during a protest.
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Philadelphia Shared context
Bob Geldof was associated with concerts held in Philadelphia.
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London Shared context
Bob Geldof is associated with organized concerts held in London.
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Ireland Shared context
Bob Geldof was born in Ireland.
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Edinburgh Transactional
Bob Geldof provided backing for a village project located in Edinburgh.
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Europe Shared context
Geldof protested aid practices and structures within the context of Europe.
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Africa Shared context
Bob Geldof's campaigns focus on addressing poverty and political justice issues within Africa.
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Peter Sutherland Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any observed relationship or coupling between Bob Geldof and Peter Sutherland.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- Bob Geldof defends Ed Sheeran against political pressure from promoters and venues.
- European subsidies and pesticide bans are criticized for favoring European cows over African workers, prompting protests by Bob Geldof.
- Bob Geldof was born in Dublin, and an award recognizes leadership embodying Peter Sutherland's values.