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Zoe Delaney

Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran among first artists announced for ITVs Concert For Ukraine

Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello are just two of the huge names signed up to sing for Ukraine later this month.

Alongside the likes of Emeli Sandé, Gregory Porter and Snow Patrol, the two global stars will take to the stage Concert for Ukraine - a two hour fundraiser event raising money for the humanitarian appeal in Ukraine on Tuesday 29th March.

The star-studded event - which will be televised on ITV - is set to take place at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham and tickets go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday).

By bringing together some of the world's biggest musical stars, the unique event is hoping to spread a message of hope and support, and most importantly, raise funds for the ongoing DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran are two of the headline acts for the upcoming concert (mirror.co.uk)
Emeli Sande will also be taking to the stage to help raise funds at the end of the month (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Cas)

Speaking ahead of the concert, Havana singer Camila said: "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.

"One of the biggest needs is to get funds to organisations who can serve these communities directly, so we’re focusing our efforts on doing that as quickly as we can."

Next To Me hitmaker Emeli also voice her support for the cause.

Snow Patrol are one of the big bands signed up to perform (Getty Images)

"I will be singing to try to help every human being forced to flee their home and in solidarity with those being racially discriminated against even within this humanitarian crisis," the 35-year-old declared ahead of the tickets going on sale.

"Nobody should be refused access to relief, aid and the right to cross the border to safety, and I’m pleased for the chance to support the DEC’s appeal to help all people whose lives have been affected by the conflict."

(Getty Images)

The concert comes following the worldwide horror after seeing Russian forces began invading Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

It's estimated 2.5million people have fled the country since President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to invade their neighbouring country last month.

Concert for Ukraine will combine emotive music performances with short films recognising the ongoing relief efforts and the plight faced by people affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Viewers will be able to donate money to the cause throughout the evening.

Guy Dunstan, NEC Group’s Managing Director of Ticketing and Arenas, said: "The NEC Group stands with the people of Ukraine. Whilst the live entertainment industry is shocked and deeply saddened to see the humanitarian crisis unfold, it has the power to make a difference. That’s, of course, through people’s love of music.

"As a charity fundraising event, Concert for Ukraine will be a fantastic show that brings together some of the UK’s biggest artists at one of our leading entertainment venues, Resorts World Arena, to help raise money for humanitarian relief."

*Tickets for Concert for Ukraine go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd) via www.theticketfactory.com.

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