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Always been a fan but never seen them live. I was ecstatic to be part of this epic event. WOW!
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Description: The singers perform at this year's concert plus an appearance by Jude Law, a gala screening of The Day After Peace and more.
Phone: 0207589 8212
Website: www.royalalberthall.com
Trains: Tube: High Street Kensington 
, Tube / Bus: 9, 10, 52, 360 
Extra info: Food, Pub
Top of the bill: Annie Lennox showed off her uniquely animated stagecraft
Friday marked the highest-profile event so far for the eight-year-old Peace One Day campaign - a movement devoted to the worldwide adoption of an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence.
As is always the case when celebrities and good causes come together, there were a few occasions on which the worthy gave way to the downright cringe-worthy, but Annie Lennox's appearance at the top of the bill brought the night to an electrifying conclusion.
A speech about humanitarian issues by an infuriatingly handsome Jude Law was followed by the bearded, benevolent presence of Yusuf, formerly Cat Stevens. An updated version of Peace Train and a cover of Saturn by Stevie Wonder were pleasant enough, although a couple of old favourites would have been appreciated.
After a rather embarrassing sponsored appearance by Linford Christie, James Morrison took the stage to inject some real soul into Wonderful World.
Annie Lennox was a worthy headliner, bringing the crowd to their feet with her breathtaking voice as she opened with a sensitive rendition of Little Bird. Walking on Broken Glass gave the 52-year-old a chance to show off her uniquely animated stagecraft.
The crowd was made ecstatic by Sweet Dreams and her 1992 hit, Why, provided a heartfelt encore.
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Kate Nash did and the likes of Jude Law were spouting total rubbish all evening! The only ones who made sense in their knowledge of world politics were the ice-cream kings Ben & Jerry. Annie Lennox was amazing and was really moving in her tribute to Body Shop founder Anita Roddick. The music was wonderful...the speeches were at best painful at worst complete tosh!
- Bob Cratz, London
Kate Nash was great though, the music was good - the politics and self-promotion was truly and desperately awful. I felt sick.
- Mike D, London
