Bob Geldof.
Irish singer-songwriter and political activist (born 1951)
- Reports this week
- 0
- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 23
What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
-
Concert conceived by Bob Geldof to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.Well supported7 reports
-
Bob Geldof defends Ed Sheeran against political pressure from promoters and venues.Some support2 reports
-
European subsidies and pesticide bans are criticized for favoring European cows over African workers, prompting protests by Bob Geldof.Some support1 report
-
Bob Geldof was born in Dublin, and an award recognizes leadership embodying Peter Sutherland's values.Some support2 reports
-
A campaign involving Bob Geldof and Mandela targets poverty and political justice in Africa, referencing the struggle for liberation from apartheid.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Bob Geldof this week
News at the entities that move Bob Geldof most-
Eric Clapton OperationalGuitar tone and pedal usage influenced the styles of musicians including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jerry Cantrell, and Frank Zappa.Moves Bob Geldof
-
Boy George StructuralBoy George is scheduled to perform in Tel Aviv, Israel, with Dana International.Moves Bob Geldof
-
Elton John OperationalKing Charles joined Elton John's radio show on November 1 to celebrate a charity cause.Moves Bob Geldof
-
Nigel Farage OperationalTom Waterhouse was appointed as the general secretary of the party.Moves Bob Geldof
-
Ed Sheeran OperationalMacklemore criticized Israel's military campaign and destruction of Gaza on September 1, 2026.Moves Bob Geldof
-
Bob Dylan TransactionalGoogle search suggestions are being used for film lore related to Bob Dylan.Moves Bob Geldof
Connections
The 22 strongest of 23, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Eric Clapton Operational
Eric Clapton participated in the Live Aid event organized by Bob Geldof.
-
Ethiopia Transactional
Bob Geldof organized and led fundraising and aid initiatives in response to the famine crisis in Ethiopia.
-
Boy George Structural
Bob Geldof and Boy George co-founded the charity Band Aid.
-
Ed Sheeran Operational
Bob Geldof actively defends Ed Sheeran against political and industry pressures related to his tour.
-
Midge Ure Transactional
They collaborated as key organizers and participants in the Live Aid charity concerts.
-
David Bowie Transactional
Participated in Live Aid, an event organized by Bob Geldof.
-
Bob Dylan Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by shared participation in the Live Aid event, organized by Bob Geldof.
-
Elton John Operational
Elton John participated in the Live Aid event organized by Bob Geldof.
Show all 22 connections
-
Nigel Farage Operational
Bob Geldof and Nigel Farage engaged in a public confrontation during a protest.
-
Hive Transactional
Bob Geldof is scheduled to perform at The Hive.
-
Christine Lagarde Mentioned together
The relationship is noted in the context of professional recognition, specifically regarding award status.
-
Africa Shared context
Bob Geldof's advocacy and charitable efforts are focused on addressing poverty and political justice issues within Africa.
-
Glen Hansard Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned as shared industry peers and have been grouped together in tributes.
-
London Shared context
Bob Geldof is associated with organized concerts held in London.
-
Aditya Sharma Mentioned together
Aditya Sharma was inspired by Bob Geldof's charity work.
-
Stevenage Shared context
Bob Geldof performed an event (blessing a song) while located in Stevenage.
-
Edinburgh Transactional
Bob Geldof provided backing for a village project located in Edinburgh.
-
Ireland Shared context
Bob Geldof was born in Ireland.
-
Dublin Shared context
Bob Geldof is identified as being born in Dublin, establishing a locational origin.
-
Europe Shared context
Geldof protested aid practices and structures within the context of Europe.
-
Philadelphia Shared context
Bob Geldof was associated with concerts held in Philadelphia.
-
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 beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 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.