As Wembley Stadium steadily filled, the event's viewing figures also rose throughout the day, particularly when the event's coverage switched from BB2 to BBC1. Artists performing included Razorlight, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Genesis, Keane, Pussycat Dolls, Terra Naomi, Spinal Tap and Foo Fighters.

The event has received a mixed response from critics, a fact which presenter Jonathan Ross reccuringly made reference to throughout the event. Artists including Bob Geldof, Roger Daltrey and the Pet Shop Boys have criticised Live ...