Huge line-up announced for Ukraine benefit gig including Bob Geldof, Madness, The Doobie Brothers and more

A huge line-up of names has been announced for a one-off benefit concert in aid of Ukraine. The concert, which will see names like Bob Geldof, The Doobie Brothers, Madness and more, take to the stage early next year, will bring together global musicians, artists, and cultural leaders.

Along with the musicians already announced, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Sean Penn, Huey Lewis & The News and Flyte, will be contributing performances to the event by video.

News of this event was posted on Instagram, with the first wave of acts listed, along with the caption: 'JUST ANNOUNCED: Songs of Freedom 3 February 2027

'An unforgettable night of music, solidarity and hope, bringing together world-renowned artists including Bob Geldof, The Doobie Brothers, Madness, Chrissie Hynde, Peter Hook & The Light, The Lathums and many more, with special video contributions from Paul McCartney and Barbra Streisand. Raising funds and awareness for organisations supporting communities affected by the war in Ukraine.'

Speaking about the event, Harvey Goldsmith CBE, who was involved with the 1985 London Live Aid concert, said: "I am really pleased to have the opportunity to play my part in helping the Children and Communities in Ukraine. This war has gone on far too long and more and more children are suffering as a result.

"The concert at Coop in Manchester will highlight their plight. We must stand together and play a role in pressuring the need to stop this war."

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Ahead of the concert next year, a special recording of the Ukrainian song 'Shchedryk' ('Carol of the Bells') featuring the Songs for Ukraine Choir, the Royal Opera Choir and the London Metropolitan Orchestra, will be released, with an aim to get the song to Number 1 in the UK. All proceeds from the sale of the song will go to the humanitarian appeal.

Who has been announced to perform?

A huge line-up has been announced for the performance, including the following: Bob Geldof, The Doobie Brothers, Madness, Peter Hook & The Light, Chrissie Hynde, The Lathums, Nick Lowe, Inspiral Carpets, Brooke Combe, Chris Difford, Midge Ure, Alabama 3, Graham Parker, Johnny & The Hardwickes, Ron Sexsmith, The Molotovs, Yee Loi, The Blockheads, Joe King Carrasco, Springbok Nude Girls, Within Temptation, Davina Michelle, Boombox, Schmalgauzen, Songs for Ukraine Choir, Royal Opera Chorus, London Metropolitan Orchestra.

In addition to musical performances there will also be speakers, including: Alastair Campbell (The Rest Is Politics), Katarina Mathernova (EU Ambassador to Ukraine), Oleksandra Matviichuk and Olesya Khromeychuk (Ukrainian Institute London).

Who will benefit from the money raised?

The following organisations will benefit from the concert: UNITED24, Voices of Children, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk Charitable Foundation (People of the Future) and Masha Foundation.

When will it take place?

It will take place on Wednesday 3rd February 2027.

Where will it take place?

It will take place at the Coop Live in Manchester.

How to buy tickets

You will be able to buy tickets from Monday 16th November from Aloud.com

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