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Manchester One Love concert live: Ariana Grande leads powerful display of love and unity

50,000-strong audience watched live performances from artists including Take That and Miley Cyrus

Roisin O'Connor
Sunday 04 June 2017 17:43 EDT
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The One Love Manchester tribute concert has concluded after performances from some of the biggest artists in the world.

Around 50,000 people attended the event at Old Trafford, which took place two weeks after a lone suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured over 100 more after an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.

Among the performers were: Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Liam Gallagher, Pharrell Williams, Take That, Niall Horan, Little Mix, Robbie Williams and Black Eyed Peas.

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The whole concert was broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, alongside radio coverage on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC World Service and BBC Radio Manchester.

Coverage began 6.30pm and ran until just after 10pm, with the BBC presenting team consisting of Scott Mills, Jo Whiley, Phil Williams and Becky Want.

It was confirmed by Greater Manchester Police earlier today [4 June] that the One Love Manchester concert would go ahead despite recent terror attacks in London.

Issuing a statement, GMP said that the event at Old Trafford would continue as scheduled and also paid tribute to those affected in London.

Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan from Greater Manchester Police said: “We're deeply saddened to hear about last night's horrific attacks in London and our thoughts are with everyone affected, including the emergency services responding to the incident.

“There are two large-scale events taking place in Greater Manchester today and we would like to assure people that these will still take place, but with additional security in place to assure the safety of everyone.

“We have dedicated resources at both events, with a significant number of officers from both GMP and colleagues from other forces, some of which will be armed.

“There will be additional security checks taking place and everyone will be searched, including bags. We would ask people not to bring bags if they can, as this will help speed up entry.”

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The statement also reminded people that the current threat level in the UK is 'severe', which means an attack is highly likely.

Two weeks ago 22-year-old Salman Abedi detonated a homemade bomb in the foyer area at Manchester Arena, shortly after Ariana Grande's concert had ended, as fans were leaving the venue.

22 people were killed and 116 injured in the blast, including children, making it the deadliest attack on UK soil since the London 7/7 bombings in 2005.

Grande and her team promised to honour the victims of the attack, with her manager Scooter Braun releasing a statement saying they plan to honour them "with courage, bravery, and defiance in the face of fear".

On to 'Angels' - another Robbie Williams track - and you can guarantee there won't be a dry eye in the house by the end of this song

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:24

There are few things more beautiful than an entire stadium of people singing together in one voice

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:26

Pharrell Williams is here!

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:30

'Get Lucky' is getting people dancing.

'Manchester let the world hear your resilience' - Pharrell to the crowd

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:31

'I don't feel or smell or hear or see any fear in this building. All we feel tonight is love. Resilience. Positivity. And you now what? I hate to be corny but it actually makes me..." Pharrell breaks off after some heartfelt words to introduce Miley Cyrus for 'Happy'

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:35

OK so while we said earlier that 'leaked' setlists were to be taken with a large pinch of salt, this one (so far) is VERY accurate 

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:38

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for having all of us. I am so honoured to be at this incredible event surrounded by all you amazing people/ And for me the most important responsibility we have on this entire planet is to take care of one another - and look what we're doing right here." - Miley Cyrus

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:39

Miley is performing 'Inspired' and has dedicated it to everyone affected by the Manchester attack -  a performance that has already moved the audience to tears

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:42

One Direction star Niall Horan has been greeted with screams of sheer joy for his solo song 'Slow Hands'

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:46

A wonderful, simple show from Niall who tells Manchester: "You all look beautiful.

"I'm addicted to this place. You make everyone from out of town feel so welcome... we love you. We're with you. The whole world is watching and I wanna dedicate this next song to you."

Steve Anderson4 June 2017 19:49

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