In the course of the two-hour live performance, a complete host of stars carried out on stage in a bid to lift cash for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) in response to the Russian invasion
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A live performance which aired dwell on ITV on Tuesday night and featured Ed Sheeran has raised £12.2 million for the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.
In the course of the two-hour live performance, a complete host of stars carried out on stage in a bid to lift cash for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) in response to the Russian invasion.
Amongst these performing had been Camila Cabello, Anne-Marie and Gregory Porter and – on the finish of the night – the gig’s hosts revealed the quantity that had bee raised by way of ticket gross sales, promoting, sponsorship and donations.
Sheeran took to the stage solo for a two-song set of his hits Good and Dangerous Habits.
Between the tracks, he advised the viewers: “Thanks a lot for coming. It’s such an vital trigger and I’m so honoured to be right here.”
Pop famous person Cabello was backed by a string part for a efficiency of Coldplay’s hit Repair You earlier than she was joined by Sheeran for a dwell debut of their new observe Bam Bam.
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She advised the group: “We’re praying tonight for the peace and security of the individuals within the Ukraine.”
Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala, whose actual title is Susana Jamaladinova, took to the stage after fleeing her house nation following the invasion.
The 38-year-old delivered a rendition of her tune 1944, concerning the compelled deportation in Crimea throughout the rule of Joseph Stalin.
She waved a Ukrainian flag all through her efficiency and was wearing purple.
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Emma Bunton, one of many hosts, appeared visibly moved by her tune.
“Wow, thanks a lot for Jamala for being with us and representing Ukraine throughout this very particular live performance right here tonight – unimaginable,” she mentioned.
Jamala beforehand mentioned her shut family and friends stay in a bomb shelter within the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
The night was host hosted by Roman Kemp, Marvin Humes and Spice Women star Bunton in entrance of screens exhibiting the sunflower, Ukraine’s nationwide flower.
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Welsh rock band Manic Road Preachers delivered an impassioned efficiency of their tune If You Tolerate This Your Youngsters Will Be Subsequent, which has lyrics impressed by the Spanish Civil Conflict.
There was additionally a efficiency from singer-songwriter Tom Odell, who not too long ago went to the Romanian capital of Bucharest the place he carried out his hit One other Love for refugees arriving by practice within the metropolis.
Veteran broadcaster and journalist Sir Trevor McDonald appeared on stage to spotlight the work of journalists reporting from the entrance line of the conflict.
Presenter and actress Mel Giedroyc, whose father fled Poland as a refugee throughout the Second World Conflict, had fronted a brief movie on the Ukraine-Romania border which was proven to the viewers.
Emotional, she mentioned historical past was “repeating” itself.
There have been additionally video messages from Billie Eilish and her brother and collaborator Finneas O’Connell.
All sponsorship and promoting income generated from the published had been donated by ITV to the DEC enchantment.
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