How to watch the 'One World: Together At Home' benefit gig this weekend
Everything you need to know about the global event
Last updated 15th Apr 2020
Early this month it was announced that superstar singer Lady Gaga had teamed up with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Citizen to organise a benefit gig called One World: Together At Home, in an attempt to raise money for essential PPE supplies around the world during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The gig, which has a speculator line-up including the likes of Elton John, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Chris Martin, will be broadcast live online on Saturday 18th April, with the show airing on BBC One on Sunday 19th April.
Here's everything you need to know about One World: Together At Home, including the full line-up, how to watch the show, and how Lady Gaga set up the amazing benefit gig.
What is One World: Together At Home?
One World: Together At Home is a benefit concert in aid of the current Coronavirus pandemic, set up in collaboration with pop star Lady Gaga, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Citizen.
Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, set up a call with more than 68 corporate leaders from some of the world's largest companies, which allowed there to be more than $35 million raised in just the first week, helping to support frontline healthcare workers and the WHO.
When is One World: Together At Home?
The One World: Together At Home gig will broadcast digitally across the world on Saturday 18th April, with an adapted version for the UK airing one day later on Sunday 19th April.
How can I watch One World: Together At Home?
If you would like to watch the full benefit gig live, you can watch a digital stream of the gig on a number of different online platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch and TuneIn.
The digital stream will take place on Saturday 18th April between 7pm and 8am.
What channel is One World: Together At Home on?
If you'd rather not watch the full digital stream of the gig, one day later an adapted version for UK audiences will air on BBC One, on Sunday 19th April between 7.15pm-9.15pm.
Although the UK version will cut a lot of the original gig out, Lady Gaga's full set will be shown, as well as exclusive performances from UK artists and special interviews from key workers in the UK.
Don't worry though, any performances that don't make it into the final cut, will be available to watch on the BBC iPlayer.
Who is on the One World: Together At Home line-up?
The show has a rather speculator line-up! As well as Lady Gaga, some of the world's biggest musicians and celebrities will come together from their own homes, including the likes of Liam Payne, Elton John, Camila Cabello, Lizzo, Celine Dion, Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, The Killers, Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker, Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Ellie Goulding, Alicia Keys, Annie Lennox, Niall Horan, Sam Smith, Pharrell Williams, and Michael Buble.
See the full line-up below:
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.”
One World: Together At Home will air on BBC One in the UK on Sunday 19th April at 7.15pm.
Check out how to have the perfect 'Saturday night in' during lockdown:
Gig cancelled? Watch a replay on TV
Were you planning on going to a gig, but it's been cancelled or postponed?
There are plenty of gigs available to watch online and some artists such as Coldplay's Chris Martin and John Legend have been treating fans to a free gig straight from their home.
Stream a gig to your TV and imagine you're right in the middle of the action.🙌
Turn on MFR to have a party
A nightclub might be out of the question now, but why not turn on MFR on Saturday night and get your party shoes on. We'll be playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks in the mix.
Catch up with your friends
Of course the weekend is when most people see their friends, but with the advice being that we shouldn't leave our house, why not catch up with them virtually.
There are plenty of apps you can use to video call your friends, try Zoom, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype or FaceTime if you're on an Apple device.
Swap the cinema for a home cinema
While the cinemas are closed this is when your TV will come into its own. 'Sit down' with your mates and watch a film together. There are plenty of websites you can use to watch the same programme or film with your friends. Services with Netflix Party and Kast will enable you to chat to your friends while you're watching something.
Play board games virtually
Admittedly, it's not quite the same, but you can still play board games with friends, albeit remotely. There are plenty of apps that will allow you to join up with your mates and play the same game together in real time.
Karaoke 'with' mates
Most people love a sing-song, so why should being apart stop you. There are plenty of Karaoke computer games, CDs and even YouTube has some backing tracks for you sing along to.
Karaoke is no fun without your mates of course, so hook up with them online and share the fun you'd normally have with them.
Enjoy a meal in
This weekend treat someone you live with to a meal. Make the meal a bit different to what you might normally cook, whether it's tapas, making your own pizzas or a homemade shepherd's pie. For some great ideas take a look at our store cupboard recipes.
Play computer games online
There are so many computer games out there you'll be spoilt for choice, however there are also several that are perfect for playing online with mates.
Whether you have housemates to self-isolate with, or you're by yourself, it's time to get your game on!
Swap ten-pin bowling for skittles
Planned to go ten-pin bowling with mates? Switch things up a bit and grab a set of kids' skittles! You can still do this with your house mates or if a few of you have your own sets then why not link up online so you can compare scores?