Concert for Ukraine at Resorts World Arena: Anne Marie and Paloma Faith join line-up

The charity concert to raise funds for the humanitarian appeal is being held tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 29) A small number of additional tickets have been released
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Anne Marie and Paloma Faith have joined the bill for Concert for Ukraine at Resorts World Arena.

The two hour fundraiser event raising money for the humanitarian appeal in Ukraine takes place tomorrow ( on Tuesday 29 March). It is also being broadcast across ITV, STV, ITV Hub and STV Player.

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They will join the previously announced Camila Cabello, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Gregory Porter, Becky Hill, The Kingdom Choir, Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol and Tom Odell.

Global radio presenters, Capital Breakfast host Roman Kemp, Capital FM’s Marvin Humes and Heart’s Emma Bunton are also confirmed to host the concert.

Ukrainian rock band Antytila offered to play via video link, but their have been turned down as they were pictured bearing arms as they are fighting on the front line.

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Anne Marie

Who has organised the event?

The event is being organised by ITV, STV and Livewire Pictures and the Disaseter Emergency Committee (DEC) and Media & Entertainment group Global to spread a message of hope and support and raised funds for the ongoing DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Marks & Spencer is a headline sponsor.

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All sponsorship and advertising revenue generated from the broadcast of the event (primetime across both linear and simulcast), which is expected to raise over £3 million, will also be donated by ITV to the DEC appeal.

The broadcast 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.

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Paloma Faith

Last week, The Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed that the Government would donate the VAT on each ticket back to the appeal - meaning that over £250,000 has already been promised through ticket sales.

ITV has a long history of supporting DEC appeals, most recently through an appeal for the Afghanistan Crisis in December 2021. Additionally, ITV has raised £60 million for Soccer Aid for UNICEF’s global work since the show began, and regularly raises awareness of different charitable causes and organisations through daytime and regional news coverage.

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Following the initial ticket sell-out, a small number of additional tickets have been released for sale, go to: The Ticket Factory.

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