Keith Urban and Kacey Musgraves to take part in 'One World: Together At Home' benefit gig
It will be shown on TV
Last updated 12th May 2021
With everything that is going on in the world right now, some of the most famous faces in the world of music and TV have teamed up with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Citizen to take part in a special benefit gig called One World: Together At Home, which will be broadcast live on Saturday 18th April 2020.
The streamed gig, hosted by American TV show host Jimmy Fallon, will feature a range of star-studded artists including Keith Urban and Kacey Musgraves, to help celebrate and show our support for healthcare and key workers across the world. It will also raise money for local and regional charities.
Curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, other stars taking part include, Alanis Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Elton John, FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, John Legend, Kerry Washington, Lang Lang, Lizzo, Maluma, Paul McCartney, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan and Stevie Wonder.
One World: Together At Home will be broadcast in America on Saturday 18th April, whilst the BBC have secured the first showing of the gig, which will be shown in the UK one day later on Sunday 19th April.
The show on BBC One will feature highlights from the big event, as well as including new and exclusive performances from some of the major UK artists on the bill.
Lorna Clarke, Controller BBC Pop, says, "I’m thrilled that BBC One is to broadcast coverage of this very special event, featuring some of the world’s most loved musicians, to show support to care workers all over the world at this challenging time."
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History with Dan Snow
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If you are keen to watch the benefit gig live, there will also be a digital broadcast streaming online across a number of platforms, including the likes of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Amazon Prime Video, Apple and Twitch.
One World: Together At Home will air in the UK on Sunday 19th April.