One Love Manchester Tribute Concert
14:03Ariana Grande returned to the Manchester stage on Sunday to host a benefit concert in aid of the victims of the recent terror attack in ...
Ariana Grande returned to the Manchester stage on Sunday to host a benefit concert in aid of the victims of the recent terror attack in the city.
The US singer performed with a host of famous faces nearly two weeks after an attack at The Manchester Arena.
The 23-year old was introduced by her manager Scooter Braun, who also addressed the terror attacks in London on Saturday, telling the crowd: "Last night this nation was challenged and you had a decision about whether or not to come out tonight".
"You look that fear right in the face and said 'No. We are Manchester and all of the world is watching.' Manchester - your bravery is our hope.
Ariana then appeared on stage to perform her hits 'Be Alright' and 'Break Free', shouting : "Manchester make some noise!" before pink streamers rained down on the crowd.
Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus thrilled fans at the One Love Manchester concert on Sunday, teaming up for a surprise duet on Williams' hit song, "Happy."
Both singers were scheduled to perform at the concert, which is being held to benefit victims and families of the terror attack at Ariana Grande's Manchester, England concert last month, however, they had not been scheduled to perform together.
Before the song, Williams bowed to the audience and said a few words: "I'm bowing because, despite all of the things that have been going on in this place, I don't feel or smell or hear or see any fear in this building. All we feel tonight is love, resilience and positivity."
Cyrus stayed on to sing her song, "Inspired," and her had her own words of comfort for the audience. "I'd like to wrap my arms around each and every one of you, and say thank you from the bottom of my heart," she said. "For me, the most important responsibility on this entire planet is to take care of one another. And look what we're doing today and how amazing that is!".
The three hours gig featured plenty of surprises, not least the appearance of Manchester's son, Liam Gallagher, who made a duet with Coldplay to perform the Oasis classic 'Live Forever'.
Not only that, but Coldplay also performed a cover of Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ with Grande herself – a song that Manchester has recently found new relevance in, in the wake of the Manchester atrocities.
Ariana Grande featured throughout, performing many of her biggest hots as well as joining the likes of Black Eyed Peas and the Parrs Wood High School choir from Manchester.
The performance was particularly poignant because two members of the choir were at the US singer's concert at the Manchester Arena when a suicide bomber detonated a nail bomb last month.
Led by 12-year old soloist Natasha Seth, the choir stood alongside Ariana onstage to perform her song 'My Everything'.
All net ticket proceeds will fo towards the We Love Manchester Emergenct Fund set up by Manchester City Council in partnertship with the British Red Cross.
The charity concert has reportedly raised more than £7 million for those affected by last month's tragedy.
