Liam Gallagher dedicates "Live Forever" to Manchester victims

Liam Gallagher performed Live Forever and dedicated it to the victims of the Manchester terror attack as Ariana Grande returned to the city with an emotional message.

Before launching into her hit Side To Side, Grande told the crowd: I want to thank you so much for coming tonight and being so happy and strong and unified.

I love you guys so much.This night is the kind of thing the world really needs right now.''

Grande said she had not planned to play so many of her big hits but changed her mind after meeting the mother of Olivia Campbell-Hardy, 15, who was among the victims of the blast at her concert.

She said: I had the pleasure of meeting Olivia's mummy a few days ago and I started to cry and gave her a big hug and she said stop crying, because Olivia wouldn't have wanted you to cry.

And then she told me Olivia would have wanted to hear the hits. We had a different show planned and we had a rehearsal yesterday and we changed everything.''

Ariana Grande's manager also echoed the words of a mother of one of the youngsters killed in the Manchester Arena attack.

Scooter Braun recounted the message of Olivia Campbell-Hardy's mother, Charlotte, that those who died will never be victims'' while appearing on stage at the One Love Manchester benefit concert.

He also passed on the words from the 15-year-old's best friend, Adam, who was injured in the attack and was visited by Grande in hospital on Friday night.

Braun said: This tragedy has made us all throw away our divides, our differences, our politics, our adult nature and look to our children.

Manchester, your bravery is our hope. You joining us here today with so many watching around the world sends that message spoken by Olivia Campbell-Hardy's mother, Charlotte that her daughter and all of the others lost will never be victims.''

He said a TV screen had been set up for the children who remain at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

I promised one of those kids I would deliver a message, his name is Adam, he's 13-years-old. He lost his best friend Olivia that night and after his surgery we met him.

And just I was about to leave the room, Adam looked at me and he said, 'hey Scooter, make sure you tell them don't go forward in anger, love spreads'.

Adam if you're watching, you're our hero tonight,'' he added to cheers from the 50,000 strong crowd at the Old Trafford Cricket ground.

Braun also praised fans for coming to the concert following last night's terror attack on London Bridge and Borough Market and called Grande one of the bravest people I know''.

The crowd joined in with Robbie Williams in a chorus of "Manchester we're strong" as they sent out a message of defiance after the Manchester terror attack.

Justin Bieber used his One Love performance to honour the 22 people who died in the Manchester Arena attack

The Canadian pop star led the 50,000 strong crowd in chants of love, love, love'' as he took to the stage to perform Love Yourself and Cold Water.

He said: What an amazing thing we are doing tonight, would you not agree? Would you agree that love always wins? What a better way to fight evil with evil than fight evil with good.''Would you guys agree with that?'' he added, to cheers from the crowd.

It's an honour for me to be here and maybe I should just play some music, right.'' In between the two songs, he said:I'm not going to let go of hope, I'm not going to let go of love, I'm not going to let go of god.''

Bieber then urged everyone to raise their hands in honour of those killed in the terror attack at Ariana Grande's gig less than two weeks ago.

He said: I just want to take this moment to honour the people that are lost, that were taken.We love you so much, to the families we love you so much. Put both hands up to honour those people right now, everybody say we honour you, and we love you.''

Coldplay joined Grande on stage to sing Oasis's hit Don't Look Back In Anger, which has been an anthem for Manchester since the tragedy.

Lead singer Chris Martin then sang a version of James' Sit Down before moving on to Coldplay hit Fix You as the sun set over the cricket ground.

Police officers and security guards could later be seen dancing with members of the crowd as the band played Viva La Vida before Something Just Like This, their collaboration with The Chainsmokers

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham sent a message of support to London as he addressed crowds at the One Love Manchester concert.

Speaking on stage at the event at Lancashire Cricket Club's Old Trafford ground, Mr Burnham said: We have received so many messages in recent days, so tonight, Manchester, let's send our own to our friends in London who are going through the same as we were going through.

We know how you are feeling but we will stand with you and we will get through this together.'' Mr Burnham thanked Ariana Grande and the other acts performing in the concert, being held to raise funds to support grieving families and victims of the Manchester Arena attack.

He told the crowds: On days like today it's hard to find words to express how we're feeling.The simple fact is your presence here tonight says more than 1,000 words ever could, so a huge thank you to you all for being here.'' Mr Burnham appeared on stage with representatives of political parties, religions and both of the city's football clubs.

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins also appeared on the stage and the crowd applauded as Mr Burnham thanked the police for their efforts following the May 22 attack.

Bishop of Manchester David Walker led the crowd in a minute's silence for the victims of the bombing.

Mumford and Sons frontman Marcus Mumford sang you are not alone in this'' as he performed an acoustic version of the band's hit Timshel to open the One Love Manchester benefit concert.

The singer took to the stage after a one-minute silence for the 22 victims who lost their lives in the bombing at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.

Mumford then welcomed Take That to the stage to open their set with their crowd-pleasing song Let It Shine.

In between renditions of Giants and Rule The World, Gary Barlow told the crowd:Thank you everybody for coming out tonight, thank you for everybody watching at home, thanks to Ariana for inviting us tonight.

Our thoughts are with everyone that's been affected by this.We want to stand strong, look at the sky and sing loud and proud.''

Concert-goers began queueing outside Lancashire Cricket Club's Old Trafford ground from 8.30am ahead of the One Love Manchester gig.

The event saw the US popstar return to the stage for the first time since suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a device, killing 22 of her fans and parents as they left her show at the Manchester Arena.

All Grande fans who attended the gig on May 22 were offered free passes to the benefit concert.

Barlow welcomed former Take That bandmate Robbie Williams to the stage as our friend, our brother,'' before the foursome took a bow together and Williams led the crowd in a singalong to his hit Strong, with the lyrics changed to 'Manchester, we're strong, we're strong, we're strong, we're still singing our songs.

Williams, who appeared to be wearing a sweatshirt from Justin Bieber's Purpose world tour, then treated the audience to his anthem Angels.

Ahead of the concert Grande's fans who were caught up in the Manchester bombing have said they were nervous to return to a concert so soon after recent terror attacks but determined to carry on to show solidarity with the victims.

Proceeds from the concert will go towards the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, set up by Manchester City Council in partnership with the British Red Cross, to support grieving families and victims of the bombing.

U2 frontman Bono sent a video message to the concert, telling the crowds: All our hearts are with you, all our hearts are with Manchester and with the UK.So many of our friends are in this great city.

We're broken-hearted for parents who've lost their children and children who've lost their parents in this senseless, senseless horror.There is no end to grief and that's how we know there is no end to life.''

Pharrell Williams then opened his performance with a rendition of Get Lucky, his hit with Daft Punk, before Miley Cyrus joined him on stage to perform Williams' hit Happy.

Before welcoming Cyrus to perform Happy, Williams said: You know why I'm bowing, I'm bowing because despite all the things that have been going on in this place, I don't feel or hear or see any fear in this building.

All we feel here tonight is love, resilience and positivity and you know what, I hate to be corny, but it makes me ... ''

After Williams left the stage Cyrus performed her song Inspired, after telling the crowd: Manchester I just had to take a second to look around at all of you. I'd like to wrap my arms around each and every one of you and tell you thank you from the bottom of our hearts for having us.

I'm so honoured to be at this incredible event surrounded by all you amazing people. The most important responsibility we have on this entire planet is to take care of one another.''

She continued:I've always loved Manchester and not just tonight, it's always felt like a home away from home to me.''

Liam Gallagher made a surprise appearance at the concert, coming out on stage dressed in an orange parka to sing Oasis's 1994 hit Rock 'n' Roll Star in front of an I Love MCR backdrop.

He also played his new solo single Wall Of Glass before he was joined on stage by Martin to play Oasis hit Live Forever, saying: I want to dedicate this next song to the beautiful people who were killed and injured in the Manchester terror attack.''

Afterwards Grande returned to the stage where she was joined by all of the musicians on the bill as she sang her song One Last Time saying: Manchester, I love you with all my heart.''

She then stood alone on stage to sing Over The Rainbow before breaking down in tears.

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