The continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict is now on its 26th day, and several actors, artists, and celebrities from the entertainment industry have shown their love and support for those affected by the conflict.
There is going to be a concert for people who have been hurt by Russian aggression. Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello, two well-known singers, are going to be there as well. Performers like Snow Patrol and Emili Sandé are among those who will be on stage for the two-hour-long event. Gregory Porter and Becky Hill will also be there. Drummer Bohdan Hrynk and bassist Oleg Hula will also be there.
Emma Bunton, Marvin Humes, and Ronan Kemp will host the event, which will also feature performances from The Manic Street Preachers and Tom Odell.
Tickets for the gig go on sale today, Tuesday, March 22nd, with the concert taking place on March 29 at Birmingham Resorts World Arena. Independent Television (ITV) is producing the show in collaboration with the Global radio network, and it will air on ITV and Scottish Television (STV).
Heart and Capital, two global radio stations, will broadcast the concert live and provide unique behind-the-scenes coverage. All revenues will benefit the DEC’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, which allows 15 of the UK’s largest humanitarian organizations, including the British Red Cross, Save the Children UK, and Oxfam UK, to offer food, water, shelter, and medical aid to refugees in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
Viewers will be able to donate throughout the evening, and ITV has committed to donating all sponsorship and advertising revenue produced by the show – expected to be £3 million – to the cause.
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its fourth week, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights estimates that 2,361 civilians have died as a result of the fighting (902 killed and 1,459 injured). According to the United Nations, almost 1.85 million Ukrainians have been displaced.
Guns replace guitars among Ukrainian artists.
The country’s singers have helped to document the violence and dispel misunderstandings among their Russian fans. Many of them, as well as Russian musicians who oppose the war, have been placed on the Kremlin’s no-fly list.
But that hasn’t stopped hardcore punk band Beton from re-recording London Calling as a war protest song with permission from The Clash. The song has been renamed “Kyiv Calling,” and the lyrics now read: “Kyiv calling to the Nato zone/Forget it, brother, we can’t go it alone.”
The film was shot last week in Lviv and includes footage of the attacks on Ukraine’s cities captured by the band’s relatives and friends.
Statements on the conflict by performers
“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,” Sandé said.
“Nobody should be refused access to relief, aid, or the right to cross the border to safety, and I’m pleased to have the chance to support the DEC’s appeal to help all people whose lives have been affected by the conflict.” Cabello added, “One of the biggest needs is to get funds to organisations that can serve these communities directly, so we’re focusing our efforts on doing that as quickly as we can.”
Porter said he was “thankful to be able to raise my voice in the chorus of peace” and added: “Together we can show our support for those that are badly affected by the current world events.”
Discussing the track, Beton vocalist Andriy Zholob said: “Many Ukrainian musicians are now on battlefields or in territorial defence. This time they’ve changed the guitars to guns. We hope this song shows Ukrainians’ spirit and our defiance to Russian aggression. “
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Published By : Ankit Singh
Edited By : Khushi Thakur
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