 | | Live 8 on the BBC Big Screen |
Crowds gathered at giant screens in Chamberlain Square and Cannon Hill Park, joining millions across the globe to watch performances by Bono, Cold Play, Madonna, Elton John, Sting and many more at the Live 8 concert. Use the links on the right menu to see Live 8 in Brum picture galleries >>> Live 8 on the BBC Big Screen In Chamberlain Square there was a real party atmosphere as a sea of people filled the steps in front of Central Library. The crowd clapped, cheered and sang along to songs performed by their favourite artists.
 | | Live 8 in Cannon Hill Park |
Saturday shoppers, workers and passers-by also stopped off to catch a few moments of the Live 8 event on the BBC Big Screen. Live 8 in Cannon Hill Park Local radio stations BRMB and BBC WM joined forces for the first time, to host the big outdoor event. Equipped with picnics, rugs and chairs thousands braved the unpredictable weather and filled Cannon Hill Park to watch the BBC’s coverage of Live 8 on two giant screens.
 | | Local campaigners |
There was a great atmosphere as families, couples and groups of friends chilled out in the park, eating, drinking, singing and dancing, getting in the party mood. Make Poverty History at Birmingham Cathedral The Bishop of Aston and The Bishop for Birmingham, the Rt Revd Dr John Sentamu joined local campaigners at St Philip's Cathedral in Birmingham city centre, to further the Make Poverty History cause. The special gathering took place at 1.00pm. A length of white cloth was weaved round the cathedral, symbolising their determination for global equality and trade justice.
 | | Supporting the cause |
Other activities included prayers, singing and the formation of a human chain around the cathedral. Use the links on the right menu to see Live 8 in Brum picture galleries >>> HAVE YOUR SAY... What did you think of Live 8? Do you think it got the Make Poverty History message across to people watching including the world leaders? Have your say below…. Tom White from Worcester says: "I’m a little bit sceptical about the whole idea but I hope Live 8 makes a difference. It’s good to see so many artists involved in it. I really hope it works for Bob Geldof and everyone who’s helping him out."
 | | Tom from Worcester |
Overseas student Priscilla from Ecuador South America says: "I think the Make Poverty History Campaign is very good because the trade is not very fair for developing countries. I like to see so many people encouraging these campaigns." Richard and Laura from Birmingham says: "I think the show force of Live 8 is unbelievable, absolutely everyone is getting behind it which is amazing. Let’s see what happens at the G8 summit." Roger from Cameroon says: "It’s possible that Live 8 and Make Poverty History could make a difference but we need to make sure that after the campaign and concert words are put into action."
 | | Dready- musician from Birmingham |
Dready from Birmingham says: " There’s five billion watching Live 8 and a billion starving in Africa. Live 8 event is an earth while event, while we’re on this earth we’ve got to make it positive. It’s simple to explain but can’t be justified, why so many people are born into this world and have to struggle to survive, and it hurts me to see so many go so hungry, living in poverty, in a so called 21st century." Liz and Anita from Droitwich says: "I think Live 8 will make people think a little bit more about world poverty. But I think at the end of the day more needs to done to make a difference. I just hope the event is getting some kind of message through to the politicians but we’ll see." | 
