Popular Ukrainian band Antytila asks Ed Sheeran to perform remotely from Kyiv

Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran has won a U.K. copyright battle over the 2017 hit “Shape of You.”

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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. 

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.

Antytila have spoken to NME from the frontline of Kyiv, ahead of tonight’s benefit show for the war-torn country.Announced last week, the two-hour Concert For Ukraine will take place in Birmingham tonight (March 29) in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The concert will be televised on ITV and will see performances from the likes of Manic Street Preachers, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Paloma Faith, Camila Cabello, Becky Hill, Anne Marie and Ed Sheeran.Sheeran in particular made headlines when one of Ukraine’s most popular bands, Antytila, posted a plea to the singer-songwriter to allow them to play the concert remotely from the frontline of Kyiv, where they are defending the capital against Russian invaders.Sheeran later responded by saying that “I love you, I stand with you” to all Ukrainians and that he “couldn’t wait” to check the band’s music out.

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.

BBC programme ChuckleVision from 1987 to 2009 with his brother Barry Elliott, shared a throwback snap of himself with Pete and Sophie, both 26, from 2018 on Twitter this week. He could be seen sitting between the pair on a sofa while out together, captioning the picture: 'This day 2018 with my great niece and nephew.

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 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. Firstly I just wanted to say to all Ukrainians, I love you, I stand with you and I’m so proud to be playing this fundraising event next week.”However, Antytila have now been told they will not be permitted to perform as part of the benefit, with organisers explaining that the event must avoid association with the military.“Because we are standing with guns and helmets, we are soldiers, and this concert is not for soldiers but for helping civilian people,” singer Taras Topolya said in a video posted to social media.The singer said the band accepted the stance taken by the concert: “First of all we are musicians, helmets and body armour are temporary, but we understand the answer and we accept it.”He added: “The main thing is the people of the United Kingdom must stand with Ukraine.”@antytila_offic’s response “First of all, we’re musicians.

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.

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Ukrainian band Antytila wants to share their music with Ed Sheeran’s Concert For Ukraine.