Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol to headline STV Concert for Ukraine

Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol and Emeli Sande are among names set to headline STV’s Concert for Ukraine next week.

Camila Cabello and Gregory Porter will also perform at the two-hour event which is being organised to raise money for the humanitarian appeal in the worn-torn country.

The concert, being held on Tuesday, March 29, 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.

Viewers will be able to donate money to the cause throughout the evening, with the event taking place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.

Camila Cabello said: “My heart is breaking for the people of Ukraine.

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“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.”

Emeli Sandé commented, “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.”

Gregory Porter said: “So thankful to be able to raise my voice in the chorus of peace.

“Together we can show our support for those that are sadly affected by the current world’s events.”

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.

“As a charity fundraising event, Concert for Ukraine will be a fantastic show that brings together some of the UK’s biggest artists at one of our leading entertainment venues, Resorts World Arena, to help raise money for humanitarian relief.

“As a Birmingham-based Group, we’re delighted to host an event with such meaning and a cause that will, of course, resonate with people up and down the country.

“We look forward to working with the promoters and organisers in the lead-up to the concert to ensure that we put on an incredible show which, at its heart, shines a positive light on the people of Ukraine.”

Bosses said further announcements regarding the event will be made in the coming days.

Bobby Hain, managing director of broadcast at STV, said: “We’ve seen time and time again that the generosity of STV viewers knows no bounds.

“As the crisis in Ukraine continues to intensify at an alarming rate, this event will be an opportunity for our audiences to come together through the power of music, show our whole-hearted support for Ukraine, and help make a difference to those affected through the work of DEC charities.”

Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, March 22, at 10am.