FACTBOX-The world's biggest global pop concerts

(Reuters) - The Live Earth pop concerts will see over 100 acts playing at nine venues around the world on July 7 to help raise awareness of climate change. Up to two billion people are expected to watch in person and via the Internet, TV and radio broadcasts.

Here are some facts on the world's biggest global benefits to date -- Live Aid and Live 8:

* LIVE AID, 1985:

-- AIM: Live Aid's 16-hour transatlantic "global jukebox" was organised by Irish rock star Bob Geldof (dubbed "Saint Bob" for his role) and Ultravox rocker Midge Ure. Aimed at raising funds to fight famine in Ethiopia, the idea grew after the duo recorded the Band Aid single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984, which raised 8 million pounds ($16 million) for famine victims.

-- HEADLINERS: David Bowie, Status Quo, Queen, U2, The Who, Paul McCartney in London. Joan Baez, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Duran Duran in Philadelphia.

-- VENUES AND TURNOUT: Some 72,000 at Wembley Stadium in London and 90,000 at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.

-- VIRTUAL VIEWERS: An estimated 1.5 billion across 100 countries watched via live satellite broadcasts.

-- FUNDS RAISED: About $100 million (50 million pounds).

-- GOLDEN QUOTE: "People are dying NOW. Give us the money NOW. Give me the money NOW." Bob Geldof, during Live Aid.