Thousands pack stadium for legendary Tsunami concert
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BACK in January 2005, Wales responded to the Tsunami that happened following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake with a fundraisiconcert featuring a host of stars.
More than 60,000 people packed into the Millennium Stadium to witness the biggest live concert since Live Aid 20 years ago.
The seven-hour show was put together in just three weeks and tickets sold out within days.
“It was a phenomenal day and we managed to smash our £1m target,” said organiser and general manager at the Millennium Stadium Paul Sergeant.
Thousands of music fans from all over the world tried their hardest to raise the roof of the Millennium stadium during Saturday’s concert.
Most of the audience just seemed pleased to be part of an event which will be shown on televisions all over the world. The fact that Paul Sergeant was able to put together a bill of 20 acts, all giving their services for free, in 21 days, was phenomenal and a tribute to the man himself.
Craig David, Lemar, Snow Patrol and Badly Drawn Boy, Aled Jones and Goldie Lookin’ Chain – all agreed the experience was one which will live long in their memories. For others, like the Manic Street Preachers and the Stereophonics, stadium concerts are nothing new. But they acknowledged the significance of the day.
“I’d like to say a massive thanks to everyone who took part and the public and staff who made it all happen. It has been something the people of Wales should be proud of,” said Mr Sergeant.