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ITV is hosting a live concert on Tuesday night to raise money for Ukraine amid the ongoing attacks from Russia. The Concert for Ukraine is a two-hour fundraiser featuring some of the biggest names in music who will perform to a live audience.
As people all across the country are opening up their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict in Europe, the special event hopes to spread a message of hope with donations going directly to towards the millions of people who are being forced to leave Ukraine.
The two-hour fundraising concert will be held at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena and all money raised will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee's (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
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Airing at 8pm on ITV tonight, the concert will feature music performances from a star-studded lineup of artists combined with short films displaying the ongoing relief efforts and plight faced by those worst affected by Russia's invasion.
Hosted by radio presenters Roman Kemp, Marvin Humes and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, the concert will see big names such a Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol and Camila Cabello take to the stage to spread light and help raise money for the humanitarian appeal.
Speaking about the Concert for Ukraine, popstar Camila Cabello who launched a solo career after leaving the American band Fifth Harmony told ITV: “My heart is breaking for the people of Ukraine. As refugees from Ukraine join millions of other displaced people around the globe, we all have a responsibility.
Emeli Sandé, who will also take part, said: "I will be singing to try to help every human being forced to flee their home." Sandé added she will also
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Naman Ramachandran Concert for Ukraine, the fundraising event for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on Tuesday, saw £13.4 million ($17.6 million) raised from sponsorship, ad revenue, ticket sales and public donations. The two-hour event, which was live from the Resorts World Arena Birmingham, and broadcast exclusively on ITV and STV, featured performances from Anne-Marie, Becky Hill, Camila Cabello, Nile Rogers & Chic, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Gregory Porter, Jamala, The Kingdom Choir, Manic Street Preachers, Nicola Benedetti, Snow Patrol and Tom Odell.A highpoint of the evening was a violin performance, which saw the recent viral video of young violinist Illia Bondarenko playing the Ukrainian folk song “Verbovaya Doschechka” from a basement shelter along with 94 violinists from around the world, joined up with a live performance in the room by Nicola Benedetti.
Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran used their musical talents for good at a live concert benefitting Ukraine. The two superstars performed their new hit song “Bam Bam” live for the first time at ITV’s ‘Concert for Ukraine.’ The event, which took place in Birmingham, U.K. on March 29, raised money for Ukraine as the country continues to face deadly attacks from Russian troops.
Concert For Ukraine raised a mammoth £12.2 million for the war relief effort in Eastern Europe last night.
ITV helped stage a huge musical event on Tuesday night to raise vital funds for the humanitarian effort in Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
has performed at a charity concert in Birmingham after fleeing the country following the Russian invasion. Jamala performing during Concert for UkraineThe 38-year-old, whose real name is Susana Jamaladinova, took to the stage for a performance of her song 1944, about the forced deportation in Crimea during the rule of Joseph Stalin.
Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran helped bring in help for those in Ukraine.
Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello showcased their collaboration ‘Bam Bam’ for the first time at the ‘Concert For Ukraine’ tonight (March 29).The pair performed the track, which was produced by Ricky Reed, Edgar Barrera and Cheche Alara and written by Cabello, Sheeran and Reed, at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.It is taken from her forthcoming new album ‘Familia’, which is set for release on April 8, you can view footage below.Ahead of introducing Sheeran, Cabello paid tribute to victims of the Ukraine war.“We’re all praying tonight for the peace and the safety of the people in the Ukraine. Thank you guys so much for being part of this important fundraiser,” she said.“I’ve got a surprise for you guys tonight.
Manic Street Preachers performed ‘If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next’ at the benefit ‘Concert For Ukraine’ this evening (March 29).Announced earlier this month, the two-hour benefit show is raising money for the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and is being held at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham.The band performed the 1998 single, which was inspired by the Spanish Civil War, and the idealism of Welsh volunteers who joined the left-wing International Brigades fighting for the Spanish Republic against Francisco Franco’s military rebels, with an orchestra.Bassist Nicky Wire also had his microphone draped in a feather boa in the Ukraine flag colours.
Billie Eilish and Finneas have delivered a message of support at tonight’s (March 29) ‘Concert For Ukraine’.Announced earlier this month, the two-hour benefit show is raising money for the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and is being held at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham.Eilish appeared via video link with brother Finneas shortly before a performance from the Manic Street Preachers.Eilish said: “Hi everyone, we are so sorry we can’t be there tonight but we still wanted to offer all of our love and support to everyone performing and most importantly to express the support and solidarity with the millions of people who’ve been forced to flee their homes and leave everything behind.”Finneas added: “The charities delivering humanitarian aid are doing a vital job so we want to say thank you to them and thanks to you for giving whatever you can.”Elsewhere in the show, Jamala, who won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine in 2016, appeared at the concert.Jamala, who was forced to flee her home in the Ukraine two weeks ago, delivered an emotive performance of her Eurovision winning song ‘1944’ holding a Ukrainian flag throughout.Ed Sheeran leads the line-up, and is set to perform along with Camila Cabello, Emeli Sandé, Gregory Porter, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Tom Odell, Anne Marie, Snow Patrol, and Becky Hill.All sponsorship and advertising revenue generated from the broadcast of the event – which is expected to raise over £3million – will be donated by ITV to the DEC fund.
Announced earlier this month, the two-hour benefit show will air on ITV tomorrow night in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.Ed Sheeran leads the line-up, and is set to perform along with Camila Cabello, Emeli Sandé, Gregory Porter, Snow Patrol, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Manic Street Preachers, Tom Odell and Becky Hill at the show, which takes place at Resorts World Arena Birmingham.All sponsorship and advertising revenue generated from the broadcast of the event – which is expected to raise over £3million – will be donated by ITV to the DEC fund.Don't miss #ConcertForUkraine at #ResortsWorldArena with some of the UK's biggest stars on 29 March. Watch live on ITV, STV or online.Funds raised will go towards the DEC #UkraineAppeal to help provide aid to people fleeing conflict.Show your support: https://t.co/mYORFH6dLZ pic.twitter.com/2iHiya7vUL— DEC (@decappeal) March 27, 2022Over the weekend, it was revealed that Ukrainian band Antytila have been told they can’t play the upcoming benefit concert for their country because it’s “only able to focus on the humanitarian situation”.After hearing of the concert’s announcement, the members of Antytila – who are currently fighting the Russians in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv – sent a video message to Ed Sheeran via Facebook to ask to play the concert remotely from their home country.The ‘Bad Habits’ hitmaker responded by telling the band: “I just watched your video this morning, thank you so much for sending it.
ITV show, judged by Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight, Jason Manford and Adam Lambert, sees singers transform into their musical heroes as they perform one of their songs. But some were less than impressed as they said nobody should attempt to fill the shoes of the late superstar. Amy, who won a string of Grammy Awards for her emotive performances, tragically died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27.
Ed Sheeran has responded to Ukrainian band Antytila’s plea to perform remotely from Kyiv at next week’s ‘Concert For Ukraine’ in Birmingham.Announced last week, the two-hour benefit show will air March 29 on ITV in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.After hearing of the concert’s announcement, the members of Antytila – who are currently fighting the Russians in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv – sent a video message to Sheeran via Facebook to ask to play the concert remotely from their home country.Now, the singer-songwriter has taken to his Instagram Stories to let the bandmembers know that he has received their message sent from Kyiv where they’ve taken up arms against Russian forces.Twitter, you are amazing! @edsheeran has responded to @antytila_offic.
A Ukrainian band has posted a video to social media asking to be included in the Concert For Ukraine being staged by ITV and STV later this month.The video posted by Antytila addressed Ed Sheeran, who has been confirmed as one of the acts to play the upcoming concert, which will raise monies for the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Their message to Sheeran was recorded on the streets of Kyiv where the band members – wearing combat gear in the video – are part of the army fighting against the Russian invasion.They stated: “Hello Ed, greetings from Kyiv! We are Ukrainian musicians of the Ukrainian band Antytila – one of the most popular Ukrainian bands with a lot of fans in Ukraine and all over the world. In peacetime, our concerts gather at stadiums.
Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello are among a number of performers who will use their voices for a good cause at the upcoming "Concert for Ukraine." The fundraising event is to raise funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The concert will be held in Birmingham, England on March 29. Artists who have been announced as performers include Nile Rodgers & Chic, Becky Hill, The Kingdom Choir, Manic Street Preachers, Tom Odell, Emeli Sandé, Gregory Porter and Snow Patrol. Camila Cabello will perform at the "Concert for Ukraine" show on March 29. (Photo by Morgan Lieberman/FilmMagic via Getty Images) "My heart is breaking for the people of Ukraine," Cabello said in a statement.