Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Snow Patrol Emeli Sandé are among the first performers to be announced for a show raising funds for the victims of the war in Ukraine.
Emeli Sandé and Gregory Porter have also been confirmed for the event, which takes place in Birmingham at the Resorts World Arena on Tuesday 29th March.
Emeli Sandé commented, “I will be singing to try to help every innocent human being forced to flee their home and in solidarity with those being racially discriminated against even within this humanitarian crisis.
“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.”
Further announcements including additional performers will be made in the coming days.
The two-hour show will raise money for the humanitarian appeal in the eastern European country and will be broadcast live on ITV, STV, ITV Hub and STV Player.
The concert is expected to raise more than £3 million with advertising revenue generated from the broadcast also being donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee by ITV.
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.
How to get tickets for the concert?
Tickets will be released tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22nd, at midday.
Prices will start at £52, and includes the service fee while a £2.95 admin fee will also apply.
They will be available from the Resorts World Arena website, with the venue promising to email a link to buy tickets to those who sign up.
