Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello were among the artists who performed at Concert for Ukraine tonight (Tuesday 29 March).
The two-hour fundraising effort was set up with the aim of raising funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) humanitarian appeal.
The full lineup consisted of Snow Patrol, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Emeli Sande, Gregory Porter, Anne Marie, Paloma Faith, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Becky Hill, The Kingdom Choir, Manic Street Preachers, and Tom Odell.
The concert for Ukraine is being held at Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena. Those who don’t have a ticket can watch the live broadcast on ITV, STV, ITV Hub, and STV Player.
Early on in the concert, broadcasting legend Sir Trevor McDonald read a statement thanking the journalists, producers and camera crews risking their lives to report on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Fans also saw performances from Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande, Tom Odell, Anne Marie and Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala.
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