The new version finds Sting singing alongside Ed Sheeran, Boy George in tandem with Sam Smith and the late George Michael complementing Harry Styles.

Where the original singers are now as Do They Know It's Christmas? returns for 2024 - A new refresh of the song, which combines vocals from three past versions, will be released on November 25

Band Aid have announced a 40th anniversary Ultimate Mix of the classic charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

Band Aid is back! To celebrate 40 years since 'the song that changed the world,' Sir Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn announce Band Aid 40, which will bring together three decades of Do They Know It's Christmas?

What is Band Aid 40? The charity Christmas single that's causing controversy - Musicians are distancing themselves from the “colonial” Christmas single, but Bob Geldof refuses to change the lyrics

The new version of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? will feature original voices from the 1984 recording, alongside some of the younger artists who appeared in later versions - and a young Bono singing alongside his older self.

Ed Sheeran is making a bold confession about the 40th-anniversary mix of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas?The Suffolk singer, who appeared in the band alongside One Direction,

The updated version of the song will premiere on UK radio and music streaming platforms on Monday 25th November, marking the 40th anniversary of the 1984 original hit. The first line-up of Band Aid was assembled by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, consisting of such '80s stars as Phil Collins, Tony Hadley, George Michael and Sting.

Band Aid have announced that they will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their charity single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" with a new version featuring different eras of the track mixed together.

Ed Sheeran has claimed he wasn't asked permission from Band Aid 40 organisers to use his vocals on the a new version of the charity single Do They Know It's Christmas?