Geldof defended the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" saying that it had grown into an important piece of political discourse.

The Band Aid drama rages on as Sir Bob Geldof has reportedly called Ed Sheeran after backlash over ‘damaging stereotypes’ in Christmas hit. The Boomtown Rats icon has defended the charity single, which he originally wrote in 1984 to raise money during the famine in Ethiopia.

Bob Geldof says he’ll ‘chat’ to Ed Sheeran as listeners call Band Aid 40 song ‘awful’ - ‘The debate must be made and it means we can argue our point of view even more strongly’

The singer-songwriter said he didn’t give permission for his vocals to be used on the latest iteration of the classic song

Bob Geldof, co-founder of Band Aid, reportedly reached out to Ed Sheeran to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the project. The re-recorded song has faced growing criticism over the years, with some artists describing the initiative as dehumanising.

Bob Geldof is defending 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and the charity work Band Aid has accomplished after facing criticism from Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG. 'This little pop song has kept millions of people alive,

Band Aid founder Bob Geldof shrugged off Ed Sheeran’s comments about the upcoming remix of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, which features the singer’s vocals from the 2014 version of the song he participated in. In response to Sheeran’s ...

Bob Geldof has defended his Band Aid charity single against criticism, including Ed Sheeran's complaint last week that he would not have added his vocals to a new mix had he been asked. This Monday sees the 40th anniversary of the day a roll-call of the UK's biggest pop stars (and a few overseas guests)

Bob Geldof has responded after British pop star Ed Sheeran said he had changed his stance on Band Aid charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. Last week, Sheeran shared a statement telling followers that he had not been asked to have his vocals featured on a new mix of the song,