Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran and rock band Snow Patrol are among the musical acts announced for charity event Concert for Ukraine. The two-hour fundraising event, which is raising money for the humanitarian appeal in Ukraine, will also feature performances by Emeli Sande and Gregory Porter.
Concert for Ukraine will take place live from the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.
Read more:
It is to be broadcast on ITV, STV, ITV Hub and STV Player and is produced by Livewire Pictures, all of whom have joined forces with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and media and entertainment group Global to stage the fundraiser. The broadcast will combine musical performances with short films recognising the ongoing relief efforts and the difficulties faced by those affected by the conflict.
Viewers will be able to donate money to the cause throughout the evening. All sponsorship and advertising revenue generated from the broadcast – estimated to be more than £3 million – will be donated by ITV to the DEC appeal. Cabello, who rose to fame as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony before launching a successful solo career, 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.”
The event will also see Global host a live broadcast from backstage with a show aired on its Heart and Capital networks.
When is the Concert for Ukraine?
Tickets to the concert are available to buy from 12 noon on Tuesday 22 March here.
Concert for Ukraine will be broadcast live on Tuesday March 29 on ITV and STV, as well as online on ITV Hub and STV Player.
