Live Aid promoter dismisses ‘woke do-gooders’ questioning Band Aid after Ed Sheeran statement

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The promoter for charity concert Live Aid has waded into the row over a new mix of Band Aid’s charity single, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. And all these busybodies and woke people and do-gooders who know everything, let them get out and do something,” Goldsmith told Times Radio on Monday In his statement shared to Instagram last week, Sheeran wrote: “My approval wasn’t sought on this new Band Aid 40 release and had I had the choice I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals.” “A decade on and my understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed, eloquently explained by. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up “While they may generate sympathy and donations, they perpetuate damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth, tourism and investment, ultimately costing the continent trillions and destroying its dignity, pride and identity,” he said. “By showcasing dehumanising imagery, these initiatives fuel pity rather than partnership discouraging meaningful engagement.” open image in gallery Ed Sheeran shared his own statement alongside Fuse ODG’s remarks ”Ed Sheeran is entitled to his voice,” Goldsmith said.