Concert for Ukraine at Resorts World Arena: line up, how to get tickets, how to donate

Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Snow Patrol are among the musical acts set to perform at a huge concert in Birmingham next week to raise money for those affected by the war in Ukraine.

The two-hour fundraising event, which is raising money for the humanitarian appeal in the Ukraine, will also feature performances by Emeli Sande and Gregory Porter.

The charity event, called Concert for Ukraine, will take place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham next Tuesday (29 March).

Nile Rodgers & Chic, Tom Odell, Kingdom Choir and Manic Street Preachers are also joining the bill. Anne Marie and Paloma Faith also announced they were joining the line-up on Monday (March 28).

Ukrainian singer Jamala and Grammy award-winning artist Nicola Benedetti were also announced hours before the concert was due to begin.

The show will be broadcast on ITV, STV, ITV Hub and STV Player, and will combine musical performances with short films recognising the ongoing relief efforts and the difficulties faced by those affected by the conflict, and viewers will also 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 Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).

What is the line up?

Camila Cabello

Ed Sheeran

Emeli Sandé

Gregory Porter and

Snow Patrol.

Nile Rodgers & Chic

Becky Hill

The Kingdom Choir

Manic Street Preachers

Tom Odell

Anne Marie

Paloma Faith

Jamala

Nicola Benedetti

Presented by Global radio presenters, Capital Breakfast host Roman Kemp, Capital FM’s Marvin Humes and Heart’s Emma Bunton.

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.

How can I get tickets?

Tickets for the show will go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday, 22 March).

To purchase, visit the Resorts World Arena website, here.

How to donate

There are a number of ways to donate to the DEC, which brings together 15 leading UK aid charities at times of crisis overseas to raise funds quickly and efficiently; ITV has previously supported DEC appeals, including for the Afghanistan crisis in December 2021.

You can donate online at dec.org.uk , or via the phone on 0370 60 60 900.

To donate £10 text ‘CRISIS’ to 70150. Texts cost £10 plus the standard network charge, and the whole £10 goes to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

You must be 16 or over and please ask the bill payer’s permission. For full terms and conditions and more information go to dec.org.uk.

Or you can donate over the counter at any high street bank or post office or send a cheque by post to Post: DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, PO Box 999, London, EC3A 3AA.

Thirteen of the DEC’s 15 members are either responding or planning to respond in Ukraine or in neighbouring countries and will receive funds from this appeal.

What’s been said about Concert for Ukraine?

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.”

Scottish singer Sande said: “I will be singing to try to help every 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.”

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