Last year, I had the chance to interview Midge Ure, the co-producer and co-writer of the hit song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid, recorded to raise money for famine relief in Africa.

When I asked Midge what they were doing for the 30th anniversary of the song, he said that he couldn’t tell me as of yet, but it was going to be something big. I had a feeling they would be doing something. The song was re-recorded in 1989 by Band Aid II:

…and in 2004 by Band Aid 20, again raising funds for famine relief.

Today, now we know the big news!

Yesterday, Band Aid III was announced with another version of the song with the biggest stars now like One Direction, Ellie Goulding, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Bono, Sam Smith, Bastille and more! This year, the song is putting a focus on the Ebola Crisis in Africa and raising funds for that important cause.

The new song has been released, but not on streaming sites so go but it!