Live 8 concert, Eden Project

On July 2, 2005, a Live 8 concert was held at the Eden Project, Cornwall, England. The event was dubbed "Africa Calling".

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July 2 - 2005 - Live 8 - Eden Project - Cornwall - England

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The event is also referred to as "LIVE 8: Africa Calling" or "Africa Calling: LIVE 8 at the Eden Project"

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Cornwall was chosen because it is the poorest region in the United Kingdom.

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The event was initiated in response to the criticism of the absence of African artists in the other nine concerts.

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The concert was aired live on the BBC's interactive/digital network.

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130 minutes of Live8: Africa Calling will be released on DVD on October 25, 2005.

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