LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Freddie Mercury tribute concert

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Speech; Music

TX Date

21 Apr 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:42

Description

Report by Mark Phillips on the Freddie Mercury tribute concert at Wembley Stadium, London. The event was organised by the three remaining members of Queen in memory of their lead singer who died of AIDS in 11/91. The event also launched a worldwide campaign for AIDS awareness. 72,000 people packed into Wembley for the concert. Includes speeches by Elizabeth Taylor; George Michael; crowd cheering; music from the show; vox pop with fans.

Contributors

Elizabeth Taylor; Mark Phillips; George Michael

Keywords

Health education; AIDS; Sexually transmitted diseases; Sexual behaviour; Pop groups; HIV; Wembley Stadium; AIDS education; Awareness-raising activities; Concerts; Freddie Mercury; Queen

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