Lineup announced for this year's Band Aid single

Stars of today are joining together to record a new version of the classic Band Aid song 'Do They Know It's Christmas' to raise funds for the Ebola crisis.

Sir Bob Geldof, along with current chart singers, will start recording the updated Band Aid track this weekend.

ITV News correspondent Neil Connery reports:

The new Band Aid 30 track will be recorded on 15th November and will be available on 17th. It will not be available on Spotify until January.

Sir Bob Geldof said that they have yet to discuss the VAT options with the government but are hopeful that they will reach a deal to ensure more money goes to the charity.

Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure have confirmed some of the artists that will be involved in the Band Aid 30 track.

• Adele
• Bastille
• Bono
• Chris Martin
• Ed Sheeran
• Emeli Sande
• Ellie Goulding
• Ollie Murs
• Sam Smith
• One Direction

Artists will start recording the updated Band Aid track this weekend Midge Ure has said:

Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure have called the announcement that a new version of the Christmas hit Do They Know It's Christmas? is "the worst kept secret this year."

He went on to say that the lyrics to the song will be changed to reflect the Ebola epidemic that the track will be in aid of.