Ariana Grande's Manchester Tribute Concert Adds More Starpower

Mashable.com reports that Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Coldplay are among the many stars who will join Ariana Grande at a benefit concert following the Manchester attack. Less than two weeks after the terrible attack in which 22 people were killed, a multitude of musicians, well-wishers, and fans will converge onto Manchester on June 4th to hold vigil for those who passed away. The show, titled the "One Love Manchester" show, will be held at the Old Trafford cricket grounds and those who were at the Manchester Arena concert are being offered free tickets by Grande.

Others artists joining the tribute includes, One Direction's Niall Horan, Miley Cyrus, Usher and Pharrell.

In a statement after the attack, Grande said:

"We will not quit or operate in fear. We won't let this divide us. We won't let hate win... Our response to this violence must be to come closer together, to help each other, to love more, to sing louder and to live more kindly and generously than we did before."

She suspended her Dangerous Woman tour, including two shows at London's O2 Arena, following the attack.

While obviously shaken by the event, Grande promised to return to Manchester, saying: "I don't want to go the rest of the year without being able to see and hold and uplift my fans".

"I'll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and to have a benefit concert in honour and raise money for the victims and their families."

Earlier on Tuesday, Greater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins told BBC Radio Manchester: "When the idea of the concert came up, my first reaction was, we need to speak to the families of the victims and see what they feel.

"It's fair to say that the majority of them are very much in favour, there are some that clearly aren't and that is absolutely understandable."

The venue has a 50,000 capacity and the gig will be broadcast live on BBC TV and radio. Proceeds will go to the We Love Manchester emergency fund.

PHOTO CREDIT: Ariana Grande's Official Facebook Page

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