Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Galas

Tour Information

5^th Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Gala 2005 

Once again Paul headlined the Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Gala held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on 15^th November 2005, an event Paul had launched as a way of raising awareness of a campaign to eradicate the use of landmines. Joining him onstage was Tony Bennett, while the crowd was full of A-list stars all bidding to raise money for charity.

4^th Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Gala 2004

 

On 15^th October 2004, Paul headlined the 4^th Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Gala concert, treating the crowd at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles to a twelve song set including a duet with Neil Young during a cover of Young's own ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’.

3^rd Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Gala 2003

 

On 23^rd September 2003, Paul headlined the 3^rd Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Gala concert at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, sharing the stage with James Taylor on a rendition of ‘Two of Us’.

‘Open Hearts Clear Mines’ - 2^nd Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Gala 2002

Paul was joined for the 2^nd annual landmine benefit by the legendary Brian Wilson, who opened up the show at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on 18^th September 2002 before handing over to Paul. Towards the end of his set, Wilson joined his friend for a rousing rendition of the Beatles' classic ‘Let It Be’.

Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Gala 2001

The inaugural Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Gala took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in LA on 14^th June 2001 and was presented by American chat show host Jay Leno. The aim of the gala was to bring awareness to a campaign that Paul felt had been neglected following the tragic death of Princess Diana. As well as performing a number of songs on his own, Paul was joined on stage by Paul Simon, marking the first time the two musicians had ever collaborated.