TERROR IN THE UK
MANCHESTER turned on a musical message of love, unity and hope yesterday in defiance of the terror attack, which claimed 22 lives in the city two weeks ago.
Pop singer Ariana Grande, whose Dangerous Woman concert was the target of suicide bomber Salman Abedi on May 22, returned to the stage for the benefit concert, One Love Manchester, before a crowd of 50,000 at Old Trafford cricket ground.
She was joined by some of the world’s biggest artists, who performed for free, including Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry. Mancunian and former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher also made a surprise appearance.
Together, they raised more than $13 million for the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, created for those affected by the Manchester attack.
“We want to thank you all for joining us,” Grande’s manager and event coorganiser Scooter Braun said.
“Last night, this nation was challenged and you had a decision whether you were going to come out here tonight – and you all looked fear in the face and said ‘No we are Manchester’.
“Hatred will never win and fear will never divide us.”