FACTBOX: What's happening where for Live Earth

Sat Jul 7, 2007 1:56am EDT
 
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(Reuters) - Starting off in Sydney and traveling around the world, Live Earth's global concerts are expected to attract more than a million people to see over 100 musicians on July 7 as part of a global campaign to raise awareness of climate change.

Here is an overview of the main venues, line-ups and expected audiences. Coordinator Al Gore added Washington to the list on Friday.

GIANTS STADIUM, NEW JERSEY:

-- WHO: AFI, Akon, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, KT Tunstall, Kanye West, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, Melissa Etheridge, Roger Waters, Smashing Pumpkins, Taking Back Sunday, The Police.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 80,000 people.

WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON:

-- WHO: Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Genesis, James Blunt, John Legend, Kasabian, Keane, Madonna, Metallica, Paolo Nutini, Pussycat Dolls, Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers Snow Patrol, Spinal Tap, Terra Naomi.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 90,000 people.

AUSSIE STADIUM, SYDNEY:

-- WHO: Blue King Brown, Crowded House, Eskimo Joe, Ghostwriters, Jack Johnson, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Sneaky Sound System, Toni Collette & The Finish, Wolfmother.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 42,000 people.

MAKUHARI MESSE, TOKYO:

-- WHO: AI, Abingdon Boys School, Ai Otsuka, Ayaka, Bonnie Pink, Cocco, Genki Rockets, Kumi Koda, Linkin Park, Michael Nyman, Rihanna, Rip Slyme, Rize, UA, Yellow Magic Orchestra.

-- IN THE AUDIENCE: 9,000 people.

THE STEPS OF THE ORIENTAL PEARL TOWER, SHANGHAI:

-- WHO: 12 Girls Band, Anthony Wong, Eason Chan, Evonne Hsu, Huang Xiao Ming, Joey Sarah Brightman, Soler, Winnie Hsin.  Continued...

 
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