Concert for Ukraine was a two-hour benefit concert in the United Kingdom organised by ITV plc, Livewire Pictures, Global Radio and the Disasters Emergency Committee to raise funds for people affected by the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine through the DEC Appeal. The concert took place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on 29 March 2022, and featured a number of contemporary artists.
| Concert for Ukraine | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Livewire Pictures ITV plc Global Radio Disasters Emergency Committee |
| Presented by | Roman Kemp Marvin Humes Emma Bunton |
| Starring | See below |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Resorts World Arena, Birmingham |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 128 minutes |
| Production company | Livewire Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV STV Capital FM Heart |
| Release | 29 March 2022 |
Production and buildup
editThe concert was presented by Roman Kemp, Marvin Humes and Emma Bunton, who introduced the various acts and appeals for donations. It was broadcast on television by ITV, as well as being streamed live on the ITV Hub, while Global's Heart and Capital radio networks also aired coverage of performances.[1] The concert was also simulcast in Ireland on Virgin Media One and was broadcast in Australia on ABC TV Plus on 30 March, the latter of which benefitted the ABC's "ABC Gives Ukraine Appeal", with proceeds going to the Emergency Action Alliance (EAA) Ukraine Appeal.[2][3] Tickets to attend the concert were also made available. It was announced that all proceeds would go directly to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, while ITV confirmed it would donate the advertising revenue from the concert, which it estimated to be around £3million, to the appeal.[4][5]
The concert was organised by Guy Freeman of Livewire Pictures, who put the event together in three weeks.[6] Details were announced on 16 March, with retailer Marks & Spencer confirmed as the event's lead sponsor.[7][8][9]
Setlist
editThe following is a setlist from the concert, including speeches and songs, as it aired in ITV on 29 March 2022:
- Snow Patrol – "Run"
- Emeli Sandé and The Kingdom Choir – "Brighter Days"
- Sir Trevor McDonald with a tribute to killed and injured War correspondents, including a report from Geraint Vincent
- Tom Odell – "Another Love"
- Anne-Marie – "Beautiful"
- Mel Giedroyc with a special report
- Jamala – "1944"
- Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell with a pre-recorded statement of support
- Manic Street Preachers – "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next"
- Becky Hill – "You Got the Love"
- Robert Rinder with a report on refugees arriving at a train station in Poland
- The Kingdom Choir – "Stand By Me"
- Ed Sheeran – "Perfect" and "Bad Habits"
- Report from Lviv on internally displaced persons within Ukraine
- Camila Cabello – "Fix You"
- Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran – "Bam Bam"
- 94 violinists from 29 countries – “Verbovaya Doschechka” commencing with Illia Bondarenko recorded in a basement bomb shelter and finishing with Nicola Benedetti playing live on stage with Tamsin Greig and Eddie Marsan reading the words of refugees of Artem and Natalya
- Gregory Porter and The Kingdom Choir – "Revival"
- Paloma Faith – "Only Love Can Hurt Like This"
- Nile Rodgers and Chic – Medley of "Everybody Dance" and "We Are Family"
Fundraising
editA total of £11.3million had been raised by the end of the concert.[10] By the afternoon of 30 March the concert had raised £13.4million for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal.[11]
References
edit- ^ Amin, Meghna (29 March 2022). "Concert for Ukraine: How to watch on TV". Metro. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Byrne, John (29 March 2022). "What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Tuesday". RTÉ. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Concert for Ukraine + ABC Gives Ukraine Appeal". ABC. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Global signs up as media partner with DEC for fundraising concert". Radio Today. 16 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Concert For Ukraine: Everything you need to know about the all-star fundraiser". ITV News. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Concert For Ukraine: Refugees' stories centre stage at £12m charity show". BBC News. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ Duke, Simon (16 March 2022). "ITV to unite music stars for Concert for Ukraine fundraiser". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "ITV urges advertisers to support Concert for Ukraine fundraiser". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "M&S becomes lead sponsor of televised Concert for Ukraine - Retail Gazette". www.retailgazette.co.uk. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Duke, Simon (30 March 2022). "Concert for Ukraine leaves ITV viewers asking the same question". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Concert for Ukraine raises millions for humanitarian effort". ITV News. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.