- A charity concert titled Songs Of Freedom will take place at Manchester's Co-Op Live venue on 3 February to raise funds for women and children in Ukraine.
- The line-up features live performances from Bob Geldof, Madness, Peter Hook And The Light, Chrissie Hynde, and The Doobie Brothers, alongside video appearances by Sir Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, and Sean Penn.
- Promoted by Harvey Goldsmith and inspired by Carlisle indie band Hardwicke Circus, the event will raise money for several charities, including United24 and Voices of Children.
- Prior to the show, a special recording of the Ukrainian song Carol Of The Bells will be released in an effort to reach number one in the UK singles chart for the charity appeal.
- Tickets for the event, which will be broadcast worldwide, go on general sale on Monday 16 November following venue pre-sales on Thursday 12 November.
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