Global Village breaks first of 25 planned world records

Global Village breaks a Guinness World Record on Friday, with the help of Rockin'1000. Wam

Global Village broke a new Guinness World Records title at the weekend after hosting the biggest virtual rock concert.

The venue aims to break another 24 records to celebrate the anniversary of it's silver jubilee, or 25th season.

Friday's record was earned during the 'Global Gig' for the most videos in a music medley video.

Rockin'1000, a global rock collective whose covers of classic songs have resulted in a string of viral hits over the past five years, brought musicians together from around the world to perform.

Audiences from across the globe, watching live on Global Village’s YouTube channel, joined guests in attendance for the show.

A dozen members of pop group, Now United, flew in from 12 different countries and performed with their newest member, Nour, from Lebanon.

"We are delighted to have broken this, our first Guinness World Records title of the season" said Jaki Ellenby, a representative from Global Village.

"This is only the beginning for us as we embark on a 25-week journey to break 25 records."

The concert was streamed on Global Village's Main Stage and on YouTube to allow people from every country and continent to attend.

"It was our pleasure to perform together with our members from around the world and we are grateful for this opportunity to be part of the Global Village Silver Jubilee celebrations," said Fabio Zaffagnini, founder and general manager of Rockin'1000. "The experience is one that we will never forget and Global Village will always hold a special place in our hearts as we look forward to visiting in person as soon as we can."

Thousands of performers from more than 80 countries took part in the concert.