Bob Geldof, Madness and Peter Hook among acts for Ukraine support gig in Manchester
It'll take place at Co-Op Live in February
Last updated 9th Nov 2026
LiveAid's Sir Bob Geldof, Madness and New Order bassist Peter Hook are among the acts who'll appear on the bill when a Ukraine support gig is staged in Manchester next year.
Songs of Freedom will take place at Co-Op Live on February 3rd 2027, with Sir Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand and Sean Penn appearing via video link.
Other acts who'll perform include The Doobie Brothers, Chrissie Hynde, Nick Lowe, Inspiral Carpets, and Squeeze’s Chris Difford.
Money raised from the gig will go to the charities United24, Voices of Children, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk Charitable Foundation (People Of The Future), and Masha Foundation.
The concert is the brainchild of Carlisle-based band Hardwicke Circus who were the first UK band to tour Ukraine after Russia's invasion.
Further acts are expected to be announced in due course.
Tickets will go on general sale on Monday November 16.
Venue pre-sales beginning on Thursday, November 12.