Band Aid 30 Members, Gear & Sound

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Members

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Ed Sheeran

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Singer Guitarist

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Chris Martin

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Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

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Coldplay Band Aid 20 Artists Against AIDS Worldwide

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Roger Meddows Taylor

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Singer Guitarist Drummer Composer

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Queen Queen + Paul Rodgers Queen + Adam Lambert Smile The Cross Hale & Pace and the Stonkers

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Bono

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Singer Guitarist

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U2 Band Aid Passengers Band Aid 20 Artists United Against Apartheid All Star Tribute Bono & The Edge Clannad & Bono Bono & Andrea Bocelli Bono & The Corrs Artists Against AIDS Worldwide The Conspirators The Dalton Brothers

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Midge Ure

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Singer Guitarist

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Ultravox Band Aid Visage Band Aid 20 Rich Kids

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Paul Epworth

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Keyboardist

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Ellie Goulding

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Singer Music Producer

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Live Lounge Allstars

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Sam Smith

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Singer Music Producer

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Rita Ora

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Singer

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Live Lounge Allstars

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Sinéad O'Connor

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Singer Guitarist Keyboardist Music Producer

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The The

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Emeli Sande

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Composer

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Olly Murs

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Composer

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Angélique Kidjo

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Composer

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We Are Family Collective Angelique Kidjo with Carlos Santana Angélique Kidjo, Buddy Guy & Vernon Reid

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Jessie Ware

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Jessie Ware & SBTRKT

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Paloma Faith

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Composer

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The Justice Collective

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Jimmy Napes

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Keyboardist Music Producer

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About

Band Aid 30 is a humanitarian supergroup formed in 2014 to address the Ebola crisis in Western Africa through music. This incarnation, following the tradition of its predecessors, was orchestrated by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. The group brought together a diverse lineup of prominent British and Irish artists from various genres, including pop and rock. Notable participants included One Direction, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Ellie Goulding, and Chris Martin. They joined forces to record a reimagined version of the classic charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" with updated lyrics to reflect their cause.

How to Sound Like Band Aid 30

The sound of Band Aid 30 is characterized by a blend of emotive pop and rock elements, driven by powerful vocal performances and lush instrumental arrangements. The recording captures a clean yet dynamic quality, highlighting the voices of its many contributors. Acoustic elements, such as Ed Sheeran's use of Martin 00-15 steel-string acoustic guitars, add warmth and intimacy to the track. Meanwhile, the presence of Roger Meddows Taylor's Ludwig Classic Maple Fab Silver Sparkle drum set provides a solid rhythmic foundation, punctuating the song with energy and drive. The overall production emphasizes clarity and unity, essential for conveying the song's message of global solidarity and compassion.

Get the Band Aid 30 Sound

Want to sound like Band Aid 30? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.