Summary
A live TV show in the UK is bringing together some of the biggest names in pop music on Tuesday night to raise money for a humanitarian appeal in Ukraine. Here’s what you need to know about the show.
What is this?
People who watch the two-hour all-star Concert for Ukraine will be able to donate money to help people who have been hurt by the Russian invasion.
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There will be an all-star Concert for Ukraine that will feature artists like Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande, Tom O’Dell, Snow Patrol and Gregory Porter. It will be hosted by Roman Kemp, Marvin Humes, and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, who used to be in the Spice Girls.
Do I have to watch it?
It airs on ITV and STV at 8pm on Tuesday, March 29. It can also be seen on the ITV Hub and STV player. In Birmingham, the show is still going on at the Resorts World Arena. There are still a few tickets left for the show.
Where does the money go?
Viewers who donate money to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal will help the millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes in Ukraine and move to other countries.
ITV is giving all of the money it makes from advertising on the show to the DEC appeal.
Some people who go to concerts in Birmingham have paid up to £52 for tickets. All of the money raised by tax from the sales, about £100,000, has been given to the DEC appeal.
Stars: What are they telling us?
So proud: Sheeran said he was “so happy” to be playing at the fundraiser. Cabello said her “heart is broken for the people of Ukraine.”
She said that she will be taking part in support of the refugees who have been discriminated against as they try to flee the war.
“I will be singing to try to help every person who has been forced to leave their home and to stand up for those who are being racially discriminated even in this humanitarian crisis,” she said.
It’s important that no one be turned away from getting help, and I’m glad I have the chance to help the DEC with its call for people who have been affected by the conflict to get the help they need.
Thankful: Porter said he was glad he could “raise my voice in the chorus of peace.” “Together we can show our support for those who have been hurt by the current world events.”
Antytila is a band from Ukraine.
Hugely popular in their home country, the band is now at the front of the line in Kyiv. armed and dressed in combat gear, they made a video asking Sheeran to let them be part of the show. Sheeran said no.
I learned about your charity concert for Ukraine today. It will be in Birmingham, and it will be for Ukraine.
Antytila can join the show from afar, but only for a short time.
Our band will play our music in Kyiv, a city that hasn’t given in to the Russians and won’t give in to them. The city where you will play will be Birmingham.
“We’re not afraid to play in the middle of the bombs.” We want to show the world that Ukraine is strong and can’t be stopped by music.
The whole world will see us fight and sing for victory.
“So, on March 29, we’re ready.”
In an Instagram storey, the Grammy-winning pop star from Suffolk said that she was sorry.
People: “Hey guys, I just watched your video this morning. Thank you so much for sending it. I’m going to look at it now.”
As a first step, I want to say that I love all Ukrainians and will be playing at this fundraising event next week. I’m so excited to be a part of it.”
It’s going to be a long time before I get to listen to your music, but I can’t wait to.
Organizers have told the band that they can only talk about humanitarian issues, not politics or military conflict. The band had planned to take part in the event via a live link from Kiev.
How can I help?
At dec.org.uk or by phone at 0370 60 60 900, you can donate money to help people in need.
To give £10, text “CRISIS” to 70150. Texts cost £10 plus the standard network charge, and all the money goes to help people in Ukraine.