Conspiracy of Hope '86 concert showing in LA on Jun 14

[DirtyMartini]

I'm reading the info all backward, so I'm just now seeing that you LA kittens have a showing as well:

http://www.secretpolicemansball.com/sch ... 1200e.html

All-Day Rock For Amnesty!
Marathon screening of Amnesty's first music-only event – not seen in any form in over 20 years!
Amnesty's legendary 1986 all-day concert shown in 'real time' - on its exact anniversary!
Never on VHS – Never on DVD!

Sunday June 14, 2009 - 12:00 noon
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood

A CONSPIRACY OF HOPE

(1986, 660 mins, Amnesty International/MTV)

Inspired by the success of the UK-produced "Secret Policeman's Ball" shows, films and albums - and in particular the impact of rock musicians on galvanizing the public, in June 1986 the US section of Amnesty organized a six-city tour of the US in which a caravan of musicians would spread the human rights message at concerts. Starring U2, The Police (specially reformed after a 4-year hiatus), Peter Gabriel, Jackson Browne and Lou Reed - the shows were a rollicking success. The tour's grand finale was an all-day concert at Giants Stadium. The touring artists were joined by a plethora of artists including Bryan Adams, Carlos Santana, Miles Davis, Joan Armatrading, Rubén Blades, Joan Baez, Fela, The Neville Brothers, Bob Geldof, Howard Jones, Joni Mitchell, Yoko Ono, Steven Van Zandt. With appearances by Robert DeNiro, Michael J. Fox, Muhammed Ali. The 11-hour concert was televised by MTV as a Live Aid-style spectacular. This all-day special only ever aired live - and was never repeated. Never on VHS or DVD. We are showing it uncut, in the same month-of-the-year, same day-of-the-week, exact same timeframe. Minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour. 12-noon till 11pm. Re-experience this entire legendary 80s music fest wearing your best 80s duds! Prizes for best outfits! This is the film's World Theatrical Premiere.

Rock Musicians:
Bryan Adams • Joan Armatrading • Joan Baez • Ruben Blades • Jackson Browne • Miles Davis • John Eddie • Fela • Peter Gabriel • Bob Geldof • The Hooters • Howard Jones • Stanley Jordan • Joni Mitchell • The Neville Brothers • Yoko Ono • Peter Paul & Mary • The Police • Lou Reed • Carlos Santana • Third World • U2 • Steven Van Zandt • Third World

[Stixgirl]

[quote="DirtyMartini"]I'm reading the info all backward, so I'm just now seeing that you LA kittens have a showing as well:

http://www.secretpolicemansball.com/sch ... 1200e.html

All-Day Rock For Amnesty!
Marathon screening of Amnesty's first music-only event – not seen in any form in over 20 years!
Amnesty's legendary 1986 all-day concert shown in 'real time' - on its exact anniversary!
Never on VHS – Never on DVD!

Sunday June 14, 2009 - 12:00 noon
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood

A CONSPIRACY OF HOPE

(1986, 660 mins, Amnesty International/MTV)

Inspired by the success of the UK-produced "Secret Policeman's Ball" shows, films and albums - and in particular the impact of rock musicians on galvanizing the public, in June 1986 the US section of Amnesty organized a six-city tour of the US in which a caravan of musicians would spread the human rights message at concerts. Starring U2, The Police (specially reformed after a 4-year hiatus), Peter Gabriel, Jackson Browne and Lou Reed - the shows were a rollicking success. The tour's grand finale was an all-day concert at Giants Stadium. The touring artists were joined by a plethora of artists including Bryan Adams, Carlos Santana, Miles Davis, Joan Armatrading, Rubén Blades, Joan Baez, Fela, The Neville Brothers, Bob Geldof, Howard Jones, Joni Mitchell, Yoko Ono, Steven Van Zandt. With appearances by Robert DeNiro, Michael J. Fox, Muhammed Ali. The 11-hour concert was televised by MTV as a Live Aid-style spectacular. This all-day special only ever aired live - and was never repeated. Never on VHS or DVD. We are showing it uncut, in the same month-of-the-year, same day-of-the-week, exact same timeframe. Minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour. 12-noon till 11pm. Re-experience this entire legendary 80s music fest wearing your best 80s duds! Prizes for best outfits! This is the film's World Theatrical Premiere.

Rock Musicians:
Bryan Adams • Joan Armatrading • Joan Baez • Ruben Blades • Jackson Browne • Miles Davis • John Eddie • Fela • Peter Gabriel • Bob Geldof • The Hooters • Howard Jones • Stanley Jordan • Joni Mitchell • The Neville Brothers • Yoko Ono • Peter Paul & Mary • The Police • Lou Reed • Carlos Santana • Third World • U2 • Steven Van Zandt • Third World[/quote]

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I actually went to this at The Forum in Los Angeles, in 1985! It was amazing to see all these bands in one place. It was one of my first concerts and I felt like I was so lucky to see these bands. I saved my money and paid $50 for my ticket-not bad for all those artists.

Before the show we hung out by the loading dock and I remember my friend grabbing onto Rod Stewart's hair! Rosanna Arquette complimented me on my hair (it was fushia color) and her date Peter Gabriel was with her. Sean Penn came out and scooped up Madonna off the stage, after she gave a short speech. It was such a great night for a 15 year old! ahhhhhh!

Heather

[Jose]

Wooow nice to watch it on big screen... Enjoy it!!

[Howstupidmrbates]

I was at the Forum show too. I think I was 18. We had so much fun at this show. I could've sworn I saw Stewart at the back of the stage during the all-star finale, but I was pretty far away. I remember being more than a little miffed that the guys didn't include the L.A. stop as part of their "reunion", especially since they were rehearsing in L.A.