Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and the song’s producer, Trevor Horn, defended the intentions behind the charity single

On Sunday, Nov 17, Ed Sheeran posted claims that Band Aid is using his vocals without his permission on a new mix to his Instagram Stories. Band Aid's 40th anniversary "ultimate mix" will feature performances from different versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?

Bob Geldof, co-founder of Band Aid, reportedly reached out to Ed Sheeran to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the project. The re-recorded song has faced growing criticism over the years, with some artists describing the initiative as dehumanising.