Concert for Ukraine at Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena nominated for Bafta awards

The Concert for Ukraine event which was held in Birmingham a year ago has been nominated in two categories at this year’s Bafta TV awards.

The two hour fundraiser event, which took place to raise money for the humanitarian campaign in Ukraine following the start of the country’s war with Russia, was held at Resorts World Arena (next to the NEC) on Tuesday, March 29 2022.

The sell-out show, which aired on ITV was a great success, and combined music with short films to recognise the relief efforts amid the plight of people affected by the conflict following Russia’s invasion. The concert saw performances from huge music figures including Ed Sheeran, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Becky Hill, Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol and Camila Cabello.

Snow Patrol set the tone with a powerful rendition of their 2003 hit Run and Nile Rogers and Chic closed the event aptly showing the heartfelt support for those suffering from war with their anthem We Are Family.

Ukranian singer Jamala, winner of the Eurovision Song contest in 2016, also performed to the 8,000 Concert for Ukraine audience inside the arena. She is among those who have had to flee their homes following the start of the war. Around £13.4 million ($17.6 million) was raised during the event.

How many Baftas is the concert nominated for and what are they?

Concert for Ukraine has been nominated in the BAFTA TV Awards ‘Live Event’ category alongside coverage of The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II and Platinum Jubilee: Party at the Palace. It is also shortlisted in the BAFTA TV Craft Awards ‘Entertainment Craft Team’ category.

ITV, STV, Livewire Pictures, the NEC Group and its suppliers joined forces with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and the Media & Entertainment group Global to bring together names from the world of music for a unique event spreading a message of hope and support, and most importantly, raise funds for the ongoing DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

What’s been said about the nomination?

Guy Dunstan, NEC Group’s Managing Director of Ticketing and Arenas, said: “We’re delighted to hear Concert for Ukraine has been nominated for two BAFTA Awards. The way all our teams from across the live events and entertainment industries came together to create such a spectacular show in just a few weeks was incredible to see.

“As a live events business, we knew we had the power to unite millions of people and make a difference. It was important for us to host such an impactful show and donate one of our leading entertainment venues, our services, and all the profits generated on the evening of the show to the DEC Humanitarian Appeal.

“We’re really proud to have played our part in raising a brilliant amount of money for such a worthy cause.”