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Old 13-03-2008, 09:02
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Anyone planning on going? Looks like a similar concert to the Diana Memorial one. Looks quite good so far in terms of line-up:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...mandela107.xml

"Will Smith is to host a concert celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday this summer.

The Hollywood actor and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith have agreed to front the star-studded event in Hyde Park on June 27 after being asked by the iconic former South African leader. As well as recognising the landmark date, the event will raise money for 46664, Mandela’s AIDS charity.

A source told The Sun: “Will Smith is a big fan of Nelson and wanted to help out. Nelson is so inspirational and so many artists want to be involved. Razorlight, Keane, Queen and Annie Lennox are definites. U2, the Spice Girls and Sir Paul McCartney could join them and Eminem’s up for it too.

“We think it will be Nelson Mandela’s last international public appearance, which will make it even more special.”

Should Eminem agree to perform it would be his first major concert appearance since his self-imposed retirement in 2005.

The event will be attended by 45,000 music fans, and special guests will include Princes William and Harry, former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, who is currently running to become the next President."
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Old 13-03-2008, 09:54
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“We think it will be Nelson Mandela’s last international public appearance, which will make it even more special.”
I'm sure reading that will cheer him up no end.
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Old 13-03-2008, 11:32
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no, its an international w@nk fest for the same old american and british music acts. yaaaaawwwwnnnn

it means nothing.
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Old 13-03-2008, 11:50
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Well, I wanna go! It looks like theres some real legends going - Queen, U2, Mcartney...oh and Nelson.
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Old 13-03-2008, 12:00
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Well, I wanna go! It looks like theres some real legends going - Queen, U2, Mcartney...oh and Nelson.
in that case, if you dont get a ticket, get a deckchair, a hamper and sit outside the perimeter. i know someone who does this at all the hyde park gigs and has a lovely time in the park.
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Old 13-03-2008, 20:48
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I really hope the Spice Girls will be there because it will probably be their last ever performance and I wanna see it.
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Old 13-03-2008, 21:11
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I really hope the Spice Girls will be there because it will probably be their last ever performance and I wanna see it.
Something tells me the Spice Girls would prefer to go out with a bang rather than share the stage with other acts...

So if they are performing then I don't think it will be their last.
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Old 01-05-2008, 12:29
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Mandela concert tickets out next week!!
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Old 01-05-2008, 14:33
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I just registered for tickets !!!

Not sure I'll actually be able to go but at least I have a chance to buy tickets now if the line-up is really good. Actually I'll probably only go if the Spice Girls are playing, but it seems increasingly unlikely...especially as Mel B denied it the other day. I'm already doing concerts in Hyde Park on 28th & 29th of June, so line up would have to be amazing for me to go on 27th as well !!
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Old 01-05-2008, 14:41
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Official line-up released on 6th May!
Hoping to get just to see Leona!
Not thrilled that Eminem is there though! Weird choice!
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Old 01-05-2008, 14:44
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Spice Girls are not playing
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Old 01-05-2008, 15:22
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Spice Girls are not playing
I know but I can still have hope !!
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Old 01-05-2008, 16:10
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where do you register for tickets?
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Old 01-05-2008, 17:25
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Is it going to be broadcast on TV? I don't know if I can be bothered going if it's gonna be on TV anyway. Oh, how do you register for tickets anyway!
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Old 01-05-2008, 17:35
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I've registered!
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Old 01-05-2008, 17:36
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It will be broadcast on ITV apparently

Register on www.46664.com
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Old 01-05-2008, 17:44
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one person registered can get up to four tickets right ?
or is that my mind playing tricks on me
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Old 01-05-2008, 17:59
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one person registered can get up to four tickets right ?
or is that my mind playing tricks on me
Yep.
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Old 02-05-2008, 15:09
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Ooh I'm so excited about this, I might be working backstage for this gig can't wait for the official line up to be announced.
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Old 02-05-2008, 21:25
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Would love to see Whitney at the concert

Her performance at the last one, was one of the best live sets I've ever seen
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Old 02-05-2008, 21:37
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Official line-up on 6th May.
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Old 03-05-2008, 00:05
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amy winehouse confirmed
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Old 03-05-2008, 00:11
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Yep, that's been said by NME and The Sun.
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Old 04-05-2008, 18:15
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Is there anyone else confirmed yet?
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Old 04-05-2008, 18:40
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Well its clear to say The Spice Girls will not be proforming!
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