Concert for Ukraine is a televised fundraising event on ITV and BritBox to support the ongoing DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. All sponsorship and advertising revenue generated from the broadcast of the event will be donated.
The event will see huge music artists like Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello coming together to share some of their greatest hits in order to help raise money for the appeal. The show is produced by Livewire Pictures, while Marks & Spencer will be headline sponsors for the broadcast.
Speaking about Concert for Ukraine, Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV said: "Music is a very powerful tool when it comes to showing support and solidarity, and at ITV we are proud and privileged to be working with Livewire Pictures, Global, M&S and the DEC on such an important and necessary fundraising event."
Here's everything we know about Concert for Ukraine...
Concert for Ukraine air date
The concert will be broadcast on Tuesday, March 29 at 8 pm on ITV and STV. The show will be two hours in length.
You'll also be able to stream Concert for Ukraine live and on-demand via ITV Hub and the STV Player.
According to ITV: "The broadcast will combine emotive music performances with short films recognizing 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."
US readers will also be able to stream Concert for Ukraine live via BritBox on the same day. The concert starts at 3 pm ET.
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Who's hosting Concert for Ukraine?
Capital Radio presenters Roman Kemp, Marvin Humes and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton are on hosting duties for the concert.
Who is performing at Concert for Ukraine?
A star-studded line-up of musicians will perform some of their most powerful hits, in aid of the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, in front of a live audience at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena.
The full list of artists is:
- Ed Sheeran
- Camila Cabello
- Anne Marie
- Paloma Faith
- Snow Patrol
- Emeli Sandé
- Gregory Porter
- Manic Street Preachers
- Becky Hill
- Nile Rodgers & Chic
- Tom Odell
- The Kingdom Choir
Speaking to ITV News, Ed Sheeran said he is "so proud to be playing" at the fundraiser, and Camila Cabello added that her "heart is breaking for the people of Ukraine."
In a statement, Kelly Williams and Simon Daglish, Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director at ITV Commercial said: “As we’ve witnessed the horrific events unfolding before our eyes we want to work with brands to show our industry's support and raise as much money as possible for the millions of people affected by this crisis."
They added: "The industry has a generous spirit at its heart and now more than ever it is the time to come together and make a difference."
How can we donate?
There are a number of ways you can donate to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. See below for details around online, phone, text and postal donations.
Online: dec.org.uk
Phone: 0370 60 60 900
SMS: 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 www.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: DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, PO Box 999, London EC3A 3AA.
According to the DEC website, here are what donations could provide for those affected by the ongoing war:
- £30 could provide essential hygiene supplies for three people for one month
- £50 could provide blankets for four families
- £100 could provide emergency food for two families for one month
