Dublin stars Bob Geldof and Imelda May will take to the stage at the Roundhouse in London tonight for a major music event in the hope of raising money for the people of Ukraine.
The two stars will perform tonight as part of Night for Ukraine, which will be held at the Roundhouse in Camden, north London with the funds raised being donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal to provide aid to people fleeing Ukraine.
Geldof said that he was keen to get involved with the fundraising event for Ukraine.
He said: "At least it stops me feeling so utterly impotent if only for an hour or two. You can do the same by simply showing up and enjoying yourself.’
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He added: "See you there."
Meanwhile, Dublin singer Imelda May said on social media that her heart "goes out to all of the Ukrainian people".
She said: "Like everyone I have been watching the news in disbelief at what is happening over in the Ukraine.
"My heart goes out to all of the Ukrainian people. Tomorrow night (Wednesday 9th March) I will be among many others taking part in a special musical and arts event launched to raise money for Ukraine.
"The Night for Ukraine’ will be held at the Roundhouse in north London on Wednesday evening, with the funds raised being donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal to provide aid to people fleeing Ukraine."
A host of other artists are set to perform on the night including Jack Garratt, Eckoes, Peter Xan, Tom Baxter, Joseph Toonga, Nadeem Din Gabisi, Joseph Lawrence and Archive.
The event will also feature the resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet, Wayne McGregor, and a special performance from The London Community Gospel Choir.
Ukrainian-born pop duo Bloom Twins, who helped organise the event, will also perform, along with The Pretenders star Chrissie Hynde and Ukrainian baritone and principal artist for the Royal Opera House, Yuriy Yurchuk.
Night For Ukraine was organised by Fabien Riggall, the founder of Secret Cinema, in collaboration with the Bloom Twins and Sunflower Relief, alongside Phoenix Court, Roundhouse, Sofar Sounds, Platoon and Lost.
Night for Ukraine is also encouraging other artists, organisers and venues to stage their own night across the nation to support DEC.
The DEC brings together 15 of the UK’s leading aid charities, including British Red Cross, Oxfam UK and Save the Children UK, who are working on the ground in Ukraine and at the country’s borders to help those fleeing the conflict.
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