LIVE UPDATES: One Love Manchester concert

Can't make it to the BIGGEST GIG ever? We've got you covered. We're bringing you LIVE photos and updates from tonight's MASSIVE tribute concert at Old Trafford.

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Published 4th Jun 2017
Last updated 5th Jun 2017

Ariana Grande is returning to Manchester for a huge fundraising concert for the victims and the families of those affected by the Manchester attack on May 22nd.

The tribute concert is being held at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, from 7pm.

Around 50,000 people are attending the concert, with additional security measures in place.

The star-studded lineup includes:

Take That
Robbie Williams
Niall Horan
Little Mix
Pharrell Williams
Miley Cyrus
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Coldplay
Black Eyed Peas
Liam Gallagher
and, of course: Ariana Grande

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Our final thoughts:

This was ICONIC. We'll be talking about this for literally years to come.
Ariana Grande is wonderful. What a beautiful tribute to the victims.
Where was Usher? He was billed but didn't perform
WHERE WAS NOEL GALLAGHER?
We never thought we'd see Justin Bieber cry on stage

22:10 ...that's all, folks! The concert's come to a close. And what an incredible show it was.

It looks like you agree:

22:07 She's so overcome with emotion that she almost can't finish the song.

She blows kisses to the crowd and walks off stage. What a beautiful performance.

22:03 Ariana sings an emotional acoustic rendition of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'

She's giving Judy Garland a run for her money. Members of the crowd are crying. Everyone's holding their phone light up and hugging each other. This is so touching.

Ariana Grande performs during the One Love Manchester benefit concert for the victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack at Emirates Old Trafford, Greater Manchester.

22:02 Ariana sobs as she thanks Manchester. "I love you, from the bottom of my heart"

21:58 Ariana cries as she welcomes allllll the stars who've performed tonight to the stage - to sing 'One Last Time'

She's struggling to sing through the tears. This song is of course massively emotional - this was her final song on 22nd May, seconds before the blast that killed 22 people. It's become the anthem of the tragedy (as well as Oasis' 'Don't Look Back in Anger')

The crowds at One Love Manchester

21:53 Liam dedicates 'Live Forever to "the beautiful people who were killed in the Manchester terror attack"

'Noel and Liam' and 'Oasis' are trending on Twitter... could it be?

Chris Martin joins in to play guitar and the crowd belts out the chorus. Beautiful.

21:49 Liam Gallagher sings 'Wall of Glass'

Yes, you read that correctly. Actual Liam Gallagher. Incredible scenes.

21:43 IT IS LIAM GALLAGHER**!!!!**

AT LEAST ONE HALF OF OASIS IS HERE

This is ICONIC. 'Rock n roll star' for 50,000 amazed people in the crowd

21:41 There's **apparently **a "big surprise" on the way**!**

Is it Liam Gallagher?!

21:37 Chris Martin swoops into 'Something Just Like This'

The entire crowd's jumping! Chris has a confetti star stuck to his head.

21:32 Coldplay pick up the tempo with 'Viva La Vida'

We need a minute or two to put ourselves back together after 'Fix You'. The crowd's being lifted by the group singing.

More confetti! Fun!

21:27 Coldplay do a cover of James 'Sit Down' - which turns into 'Fix You'

Probably one of the saddest songs of all time. Chris Martin's literally on his knees with emotion. The crowd is crying. We are crying. You'd better be crying.

Coloured ticker-tape and flares erupt from the front of the stage. It's all very emotional.

21:22 It's Coldplay! Ariana's back to sing with them.

They're doing 'Don't Look Back in Anger'

Does this mean no rumoured Oasis reunion, then?

The lyrics are being projected onto the big screen behind so the whole crowd's singing along.

21:20 A video tribute of literally DOZENS of our favourite stars all saying they 'STAND WITH MANCHESTER' - Dua Lipa, Bastille, the Chainsmokers... and Sir Paul McCartney!

21:15 Ariana's back!

She's raising the tempo again with 'Love Me Harder'

21:11 An accoustic version of 'Cold Water' from Bieber** - he is literally CRYING <3**

Beautiful! Stripped down. Not that HE is - he's wearing about six layers.

He ends the song crying, honouring the lost victims. He asked the entire crowd to raise their hands in remembrance. This is the most emotional I think we've ever seen Justin Bieber - we're crying at our computer.

21:07 Justin Bieber sings an acoustic version of 'Love Yourself'

He's reminding why he's the most successful man in pop at the minute. An amazing performance!

21:06 **Bieber fever **hits the audience as the man himself walks out on stage

"This is an amazing thing we're doing tonight. What better way to fight evil, than with good - and you guys are bringing that back"

He seems to be in a much better mood than when he was last performing in Manchester... (remember when he stormed off stage because the crowd were screaming too loud?)

The police become the stars of the show by dancing with kids in the crowd - amazing.

21:04 There's a short break - let's use this time to marvel at the weather!

It was predicted to BUCKET it down during the gig - but it's held off for a perfect concert so far.

The crowds at One Love Manchester

21:00 Katy Perry's remixed ROAR with...

Hard Knock Life from Annie..? She's now shed her feathery coat and has got the crowd screaming along. What a performer!

Update: we've noticed her DRESS. It apparently features the pictures of the 22 victims - what do you reckon?

20:56 Katy goes into a stripped down version of 'Part of Me'

This is a lovely tribute. It feels really emotional and authentic.

20:53 Katy Perry! She's like an angelic Big Bird.

"Love conquers all and love conquers hate"

She's asking us all to touch each other and tell them we love them. You can tell she's American.

Katy Perry at One Love Manchester

20:51 Ariana sings 'Side to side' - the crowd goes wild

No sign of Nikki Minaj, as rumoured.

20:48 Ariana reveals the show plan has totally changed

"This is the love the world really needs right now."

She talks about meeting victim Olivia's mum a few days ago and how she couldn't stop crying - but Olivia's mum said she'd have wanted to hear 'all the hits'

So, Ariana says they've TOTALLY changed the plan for the show in the past 24 hours - now it's "filled with so much fun and light"

20:42 Miley Cyrus address the crowd... again - before the two ex-Disney stars go into a rendition of Crowded Houses' 'Don't Dream It's Over'

Miley keeps talking about forgetting her lyrics. Then they hug it out.

20:37 Mac Miller and Ariana sing a duet of 'Dang!'

(usually featuring Anderson .Paak - yes, we had to google the correct spelling of that.)

20:33 Ariana: "Tonight's all about love, am I right?" She tries to hold back tears - then **into **a duet with her boyfriend **Mac Miller**: 'The Way'

20:31 Ariana takes over the vocals from the high school singer who's crying.

Cool FM facebook Ariana Grande singing with Parrs Wood High School Choir

'You Are My Everything' - The crowd is in tears (so are we).

Some of the choir were at the concert on 22nd May.

20:29 David Beckham makes an appearance - in a video tribute (blink and you'll have missed it!) to introduce local school Parrs Wood High School Choir

20:23 **Imogen Heap **is introduced to the stage - Ariana says 'she's been my inspiration since I was 11 year old'

'Hide and Seek' is THAT iconic sad song from the TV show 'The O.C.' - it's got that 'Mmmm whatcha say' riff that Jason DeRulo sampled

20:20 will.i.am gets the crowd holding one finger up - 'One Love'

He says he wants to show appreciation for the mayor of London, the mayor of Manchester, the emergency services, and all the people in the crowd.

20:16 Black Eyed Peas introduced to the stage to sing 'Where Is The Love?'

Although will.i.am introduces the song with 'What's up London?'... has he forgotten where he is?!

We know Fergie's officially left the band - so Ariana's filling in for the female vocals (and to be honest it sounds even better than the original!)

20:13 Ariana brings out Victoria Monet for a duet

Victoria has been Ariana's support on the Dangerous Woman tour. This song 'Better Days' is particularly poignant considering the events of 22nd May.

20:07 Little Mix come on stage - and go into an acapella version of Wings

It soon ramps up into a raunchy production! They dressed for the forecast rainy weather in PVC...

20:06 Stevie Wonder's recorded a video tribute!

20:05 Pink streamers shoot across the venue as Ariana leaves stage

19:57 ARIANA GRANDE comes on stage

She and her dancers are wearing 'One Love Manchester' hoodies

She's smiling and her vocals are beautiful! She opens with 'Be Alright'.

This moves into her massive hit with Zedd 'Break Free'. It's all been very upbeat so far.

19:52 The organisers thank everyone for putting the gig on, the performers, the emergency services, and the Manchester bystanders who risked their lives to help.

Ariana's manager Scooter Braun is speaking on behalf of Ariana.

Live streams have been set up in the hospital of victims so they can watch too.

Yesterday, they met a victim called Adam who lost his best friend Olivia that night - he told Scooter to tell people: "don't go forward in anger, love spreads."

"Manchester - your bravery is our hope. Hatred will never win, fear will never divide us."