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| Reporter's log: Mandela concert | Reporter's log: Mandela concert |
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| International music and film stars are performing at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert in London's Hyde Park. | International music and film stars are performing at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert in London's Hyde Park. |
| BBC News entertainment reporter Genevieve Hassan is in the crowd. She is providing regular updates on the acts, the atmosphere - and the prospect of surprise guests. | BBC News entertainment reporter Genevieve Hassan is in the crowd. She is providing regular updates on the acts, the atmosphere - and the prospect of surprise guests. |
| You can also follow the updates on our new Twitter feed. | You can also follow the updates on our new Twitter feed. |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 2030 LOCAL TIME (1930 GMT) | |
| Peter Gabriel has just been on stage to introduce Emmanuel Jal. It's a surprise because he's not on the running order list - there was a 'tbc' in that spot. | |
| Jal's story is amazing. He was born in war-torn Sudan, taken from his family home when he was about seven years old and sent to fight in the civil war. | |
| He was a child warrior for five years before he was rescued by a British aid worker who smuggled him out and raised him as her own. | |
| He started singing to help ease the pain of what he had experienced and instead of being filled with anger, he is now filled with forgiveness towards the people who took him. | |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 2015 LOCAL TIME (1915 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 2015 LOCAL TIME (1915 GMT) |
| Annie Lennox just gave a really powerful speech about a young girl she met in South Africa who's mother had died of Aids. | Annie Lennox just gave a really powerful speech about a young girl she met in South Africa who's mother had died of Aids. |
| Annie Lennox also performed at the Free Nelson Mandela concert in 1988 | |
| The young girl was sick with the disease herself and when Lennox met her, she was gravely ill with little chance of survival. | The young girl was sick with the disease herself and when Lennox met her, she was gravely ill with little chance of survival. |
| A shocking picture of her was shown on the big screen. | A shocking picture of her was shown on the big screen. |
| Then Lennox showed another picture of a young girl - remarkably it was the same girl only a couple of years later. | Then Lennox showed another picture of a young girl - remarkably it was the same girl only a couple of years later. |
| It showed how with the right care and medication, victims of Aids could carry on to live full lives. | It showed how with the right care and medication, victims of Aids could carry on to live full lives. |
| The crowd, who were at first stunned into silence as the images were shown were now filled with applause. | The crowd, who were at first stunned into silence as the images were shown were now filled with applause. |
| The message had hit home. | The message had hit home. |
| Lennox went on to sing a beautiful acapella song with The CHildren of Agape Choir. | Lennox went on to sing a beautiful acapella song with The CHildren of Agape Choir. |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 2005 LOCAL TIME (1905 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 2005 LOCAL TIME (1905 GMT) |
| Will Smith got another rapturous round of applause when he came on stage. | Will Smith got another rapturous round of applause when he came on stage. |
| Not content with all the artists performing, he did indeed stretch his own vocal cords, much to the crowd's delight. | Not content with all the artists performing, he did indeed stretch his own vocal cords, much to the crowd's delight. |
| He even threw in a few verses from the opening sequence of his TV show, the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. | He even threw in a few verses from the opening sequence of his TV show, the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. |
| He got another lot of cheering from adoring fans, including the guy next to me who shouted 'you're amazing, I love you!' | He got another lot of cheering from adoring fans, including the guy next to me who shouted 'you're amazing, I love you!' |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1955 LOCAL TIME (1855 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1955 LOCAL TIME (1855 GMT) |
| Lewis Hamilton gave a touching speech about what Nelson Mandela means to him. | Lewis Hamilton gave a touching speech about what Nelson Mandela means to him. |
| The Sugababes performed two songs | The Sugababes performed two songs |
| The Sugababes have also been on stage performed two songs, including Push the Button. | The Sugababes have also been on stage performed two songs, including Push the Button. |
| They were their usual sexy selves and a couple of guys standing next to me made appreciative noises in their direction. | They were their usual sexy selves and a couple of guys standing next to me made appreciative noises in their direction. |
| I nipped backstage during their second song to find South Africa's Kurt Darren speaking to reporters. | I nipped backstage during their second song to find South Africa's Kurt Darren speaking to reporters. |
| I spoke to him a couple of days ago during rehearsals for the concert where he told me he'd be backstage during the show surrounded by stars like a kid in a sweet shop. | I spoke to him a couple of days ago during rehearsals for the concert where he told me he'd be backstage during the show surrounded by stars like a kid in a sweet shop. |
| I think he must be vary happy as he's just said his dressing room is next to Queen's! | I think he must be vary happy as he's just said his dressing room is next to Queen's! |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1936 LOCAL TIME (1836 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1936 LOCAL TIME (1836 GMT) |
| Two more African artists are performing together now - Susannah Owiyo and D'Gary on guitar. It's a really bright and colourful spectacle. | Two more African artists are performing together now - Susannah Owiyo and D'Gary on guitar. It's a really bright and colourful spectacle. |
| Lewis Hamilton is due on stage next to introduce the Sugababes | Lewis Hamilton is due on stage next to introduce the Sugababes |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1924 LOCAL TIME (1824 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1924 LOCAL TIME (1824 GMT) |
| A film of birthday wishes has been screened from celebrities who couldn't be here today. | A film of birthday wishes has been screened from celebrities who couldn't be here today. |
| Leona Lewis sang her number one hit Bleeding Love | Leona Lewis sang her number one hit Bleeding Love |
| Gordon Ramsay, Katie Melua, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Henry, Morgan Freeman, Estelle and Susan Sarandon gave messages. | Gordon Ramsay, Katie Melua, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Henry, Morgan Freeman, Estelle and Susan Sarandon gave messages. |
| Even Sooty made an appearance! | Even Sooty made an appearance! |
| David and Victoria Beckham individually gave messages too, but the crowd turned a bit nasty and booed her. | David and Victoria Beckham individually gave messages too, but the crowd turned a bit nasty and booed her. |
| They gave David a big cheer though... | They gave David a big cheer though... |
| Zucchero is up next. | Zucchero is up next. |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1913 LOCAL TIME (1813 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1913 LOCAL TIME (1813 GMT) |
| Leona Lewis got almost as big a cheer as Will Smith when she came on stage. | Leona Lewis got almost as big a cheer as Will Smith when she came on stage. |
| After singing Better in Time she wished Mr Mandela a Happy Birthday and told of how she used to sing songs about him with her family when she was younger. | After singing Better in Time she wished Mr Mandela a Happy Birthday and told of how she used to sing songs about him with her family when she was younger. |
| The crowd are now all singing Bleeding Love in time with her. | The crowd are now all singing Bleeding Love in time with her. |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1910 LOCAL TIME (1810 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1910 LOCAL TIME (1810 GMT) |
| The first South African artists are performing now - Siphio with the Soweto Gospel Choir. | The first South African artists are performing now - Siphio with the Soweto Gospel Choir. |
| It's a great carnival type song that's got everyone dancing. | It's a great carnival type song that's got everyone dancing. |
| Birthday messages for Mr Mandela are scrolling across the bottom of the screens that have been text in. | Birthday messages for Mr Mandela are scrolling across the bottom of the screens that have been text in. |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1900 LOCAL TIME (1800 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1900 LOCAL TIME (1800 GMT) |
| Razorlight really got the crowd going. All I could see was a sea of hands clapping in time to the music. | Razorlight really got the crowd going. All I could see was a sea of hands clapping in time to the music. |
| The bass is really thumping here - I can feel it pounding in my chest. | The bass is really thumping here - I can feel it pounding in my chest. |
| Stars from the West End dance show Into the Hoods are doing a storming rountine now. They've got some moves! | Stars from the West End dance show Into the Hoods are doing a storming rountine now. They've got some moves! |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1843 LOCAL TIME (1743 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1843 LOCAL TIME (1743 GMT) |
| June Sarpong and Christian O'Connell have been on stage welcoming everyone to the concert and kicking off the proceedings. | June Sarpong and Christian O'Connell have been on stage welcoming everyone to the concert and kicking off the proceedings. |
| Annie Lennox also performed at the Free Nelson Mandela concert in 1988 | |
| As the music began, an emotional series of images of Mr Mandela throughout his life were shown on two huge screens on either side of the stage. | As the music began, an emotional series of images of Mr Mandela throughout his life were shown on two huge screens on either side of the stage. |
| When it ended a huge cheer erupted from the audience followed by another one to welcome hosts Will Smith and his wife Jada. | When it ended a huge cheer erupted from the audience followed by another one to welcome hosts Will Smith and his wife Jada. |
| Will Smith certainly knows how to get a party started - the crowd loves him. | Will Smith certainly knows how to get a party started - the crowd loves him. |
| Razorlight are taking to the stage now. | Razorlight are taking to the stage now. |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1825 LOCAL TIME (1725 GMT) Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr has just spoken to us - they're singing Mandela Day and their classic hit Don't You Forget About Me. | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1825 LOCAL TIME (1725 GMT) Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr has just spoken to us - they're singing Mandela Day and their classic hit Don't You Forget About Me. |
| He told us he was looking forward to performing and felt like it was "a bit like getting ready for a school concert, but there are no egos, it's something much bigger than that". | He told us he was looking forward to performing and felt like it was "a bit like getting ready for a school concert, but there are no egos, it's something much bigger than that". |
| Of Mandela he said: "There still a glint in his eye and he is a wile old fox." | Of Mandela he said: "There still a glint in his eye and he is a wile old fox." |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1750 LOCAL TIME (1650 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1750 LOCAL TIME (1650 GMT) |
| The rain clouds have cleared and the sun has come out for Nelson Mandela! | The rain clouds have cleared and the sun has come out for Nelson Mandela! |
| The first act will be on soon. | The first act will be on soon. |
| Then we're expecting another four hours of performances and speeches, including one by Mr Mandela himself. | Then we're expecting another four hours of performances and speeches, including one by Mr Mandela himself. |
| Backstage some of the stars are giving mini press conferences. | Backstage some of the stars are giving mini press conferences. |
| I will let you know who I see... | I will let you know who I see... |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1715 LOCAL TIME (1615 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1715 LOCAL TIME (1615 GMT) |
| We have the full running order for the show. All times, as they say, are approximate: | We have the full running order for the show. All times, as they say, are approximate: |
| 1830 - Live show starts with a performance by Jivan Gasparyan1833 - Will Smith introduces Razorlight1847 - Into the Hoods1853 - Sipho1858 - Quincy Jones introduces Leona Lewis1910 - Zucchero and Jivan1917 - Susannah Owiyo and D'Gary1920 - Lewis Hamilton introduces Sugababes1934 - Will Smith performs1937 - Annie Lennox speech then performance with Agape Choir1949 - Emmanuel Jal1955 - Jamelia performance2005 - Vusi Mahlasela2010 - Geri Halliwell introduces Johnny Clegg and Joan Baez2021 - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith introduce Nelson Mandela, then perform Happy Birthday with all artists2026 - Nelson Mandela speech2037 - Eddy Grant and Kurt Darren2046 - June Sarpong introduces Simple Minds2059 - Stephen Fry introduces Brian May and Andrea Corr2105 - Amy Winehouse2112 - June Sarpong introduces 9ice & Bebe Cool2119 - June Sarpong introduces Josh Groban and Vusi2132 - Amaral2144 - Queen and Paul Rodgers2202 - Jerry Dammers, Amy Winehouse and all artists perform Free Nelson Mandela. | 1830 - Live show starts with a performance by Jivan Gasparyan1833 - Will Smith introduces Razorlight1847 - Into the Hoods1853 - Sipho1858 - Quincy Jones introduces Leona Lewis1910 - Zucchero and Jivan1917 - Susannah Owiyo and D'Gary1920 - Lewis Hamilton introduces Sugababes1934 - Will Smith performs1937 - Annie Lennox speech then performance with Agape Choir1949 - Emmanuel Jal1955 - Jamelia performance2005 - Vusi Mahlasela2010 - Geri Halliwell introduces Johnny Clegg and Joan Baez2021 - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith introduce Nelson Mandela, then perform Happy Birthday with all artists2026 - Nelson Mandela speech2037 - Eddy Grant and Kurt Darren2046 - June Sarpong introduces Simple Minds2059 - Stephen Fry introduces Brian May and Andrea Corr2105 - Amy Winehouse2112 - June Sarpong introduces 9ice & Bebe Cool2119 - June Sarpong introduces Josh Groban and Vusi2132 - Amaral2144 - Queen and Paul Rodgers2202 - Jerry Dammers, Amy Winehouse and all artists perform Free Nelson Mandela. |
| FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1605 LOCAL TIME (1505 GMT) | FRIDAY, 27 JUNE - 1605 LOCAL TIME (1505 GMT) |
| The gates have opened and the first of the 46,664 ticket-holders have started to pile into Hyde Park. | The gates have opened and the first of the 46,664 ticket-holders have started to pile into Hyde Park. |
| They are in for a four-hour extravaganza of stars taking to the stage. | They are in for a four-hour extravaganza of stars taking to the stage. |
| The Edge and Bono are not at the show but have recorded a special songI've heard a rumour that Will Smith may be singing a song or two as well. It's already known that he'll be hosting the show, but apparently it's never been on the cards that he was going to get jiggy with it too... | The Edge and Bono are not at the show but have recorded a special songI've heard a rumour that Will Smith may be singing a song or two as well. It's already known that he'll be hosting the show, but apparently it's never been on the cards that he was going to get jiggy with it too... |
| My spies have also told me that Amy Winehouse will be singing the finale with Jerry Dammers - a version of the Special AKA's 1984 anthem Free Nelson Mandela. | My spies have also told me that Amy Winehouse will be singing the finale with Jerry Dammers - a version of the Special AKA's 1984 anthem Free Nelson Mandela. |
| Plus Bono and The Edge from U2 have recorded a version of Happy Birthday - this will be shown on big screens during the show. | Plus Bono and The Edge from U2 have recorded a version of Happy Birthday - this will be shown on big screens during the show. |
| If you don't want to wait until the highlights are screened on TV later, you can watch the concert live here. | If you don't want to wait until the highlights are screened on TV later, you can watch the concert live here. |