Boomtown Rats

On this day in 1984: 'Do They Know It's Christmas' debuted at No.1
  • Music
  • 15 Dec 23
On this day in 1984: 'Do They Know It's Christmas' debuted at No.1
Bob Geldof addresses global food crisis at Belfast summit
  • Culture
  • 04 Oct 23
Bob Geldof addresses global food crisis at Belfast summit
The Academic are the latest headliners added to 2023 Bulmers Live At Leopardstown
  • Music
  • 16 May 23
The Academic are the latest headliners added to 2023 Bulmers Live At Leopardstown
UPDATED: Garry Roberts of The Boomtown Rats Has Died
  • Music
  • 09 Nov 22
UPDATED: Garry Roberts of The Boomtown Rats Has Died
Happy Birthday Bob Geldof: Revisiting a Classic Interview
  • Music
  • 05 Oct 22
Happy Birthday Bob Geldof: Revisiting a Classic Interview
WATCH: The Sussed drop video for previously unreleased track 'It's The Control'
  • Culture
  • 20 Jun 22
WATCH: The Sussed drop video for previously unreleased track 'It's The Control'
Forever Young Festival: "One of the beauties of this event is that it was set up from a participant’s perspective"
  • Culture
  • 25 Apr 22
Forever Young Festival: "One of the beauties of this event is that it was set up from a participant’s perspective"
Forever Young Festival returns this summer with Marti Pellow, Holly Johnson, OMD, Boomtown Rats & more
  • Music
  • 08 Feb 22
Forever Young Festival returns this summer with Marti Pellow, Holly Johnson, OMD, Boomtown Rats & more
Bob Geldof at 70: Revisiting a Classic Interview
  • Music
  • 05 Oct 21
Bob Geldof at 70: Revisiting a Classic Interview
The Late Late Show to celebrate Bob Geldof's 70th birthday this Friday
  • Film And TV
  • 30 Sep 21
The Late Late Show to celebrate Bob Geldof's 70th birthday this Friday
On this day in 1979: The Boomtown Rats were at No.1 in the UK with 'I Don't Like Mondays'
  • Music
  • 28 Jul 21
On this day in 1979: The Boomtown Rats were at No.1 in the UK with 'I Don't Like Mondays'
'What is the price for all humanity?': Bob Geldof criticises G20 leaders over climate destruction
  • Culture
  • 23 Jul 21
'What is the price for all humanity?': Bob Geldof criticises G20 leaders over climate destruction
On this day in 1985: Live Aid takes place in London and Philadelphia
  • Music
  • 13 Jul 21
On this day in 1985: Live Aid takes place in London and Philadelphia
Hot Press Archives: Revisit the biggest gig of 1985 - Live Aid
  • Culture
  • 01 Jul 21
Hot Press Archives: Revisit the biggest gig of 1985 - Live Aid
Happy Birthday Bob Geldof: Revisiting a Classic Interview
  • Music
  • 05 Oct 20
Happy Birthday Bob Geldof: Revisiting a Classic Interview
WATCH: Bob Geldof performs 'I'm Tired Joey Boy' for <i>Rave On, Van Morrison</i>
  • Music
  • 31 Aug 20
WATCH: Bob Geldof performs 'I'm Tired Joey Boy' for Rave On, Van Morrison
On this day in 1985: Live Aid takes place in London and Philadelphia
  • Music
  • 13 Jul 20
On this day in 1985: Live Aid takes place in London and Philadelphia
Interview: Bob Geldof and The Rise and Fall of The Boomtown Rats
  • Opinion
  • 28 Apr 20
Interview: Bob Geldof and The Rise and Fall of The Boomtown Rats
Bob Geldof – Letters From Home: "We need the physical other of society. We need each other"
  • Opinion
  • 17 Apr 20
Bob Geldof – Letters From Home: "We need the physical other of society. We need each other"
Report: Stars Gather For <i>Citizens Of Boomtown</i> World Premiere in Dublin
  • Culture
  • 04 Mar 20
Report: Stars Gather For Citizens Of Boomtown World Premiere in Dublin
Citizens of Boomtown Premiere in Dublin (Photos)
  • Pics & Vids
  • 04 Mar 20
Citizens of Boomtown Premiere in Dublin (Photos)
Listen: The Boomtown Rats drop catchy new track 'Trash Glam, Baby'
  • Music
  • 10 Jan 20
Listen: The Boomtown Rats drop catchy new track 'Trash Glam, Baby'
Larry Gogan: An Appreciation by Niall Stokes
  • Culture
  • 07 Jan 20
Larry Gogan: An Appreciation by Niall Stokes
Boomtown Rats documentary on the way, featuring Bono, Sinead O'Connor and Sting
  • Film And TV
  • 15 Oct 19
Boomtown Rats documentary on the way, featuring Bono, Sinead O'Connor and Sting
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