A host of famous faces will be performing at Manchester’s Live Co-Op Arena in February to support those who have been affected by the devastating war in Ukraine
Some of the biggest names in music are banding together to support women and children in Ukraine by performing at a charity gig, Songs of Freedom.
The star-studded show at Manchester’s Live Co-Op Arena in February will feature live performances by huge names, including Bob Geldof, Chrissie Hynde and Midge Ure. Meanwhile, Beatles legend, Paul McCartney and Memories star, Barbra Streisand, will both perform at the concert via video link.
In 1985, the Boomtown Rats star and Ure launched Live Aid to raise funds to stop famine in Ethiopia. The movement started with the release of the successful charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas in December 1984.
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Performing with Geldof will be stars including, The Doobie Brothers, Madness, Peter Hook & The Light, Chrissie Hynde, The Lathums, Nick Lowe, Inspiral Carpets – with more names to be revealed.
Ukraine has been left decimated following Russia’s large‑scale invasion on February 24 four years ago, marking the largest European conflict since World War II. Since the attacks began, hundreds of thousands of lives have tragically been lost in both countries, including military and civilian casualties.
As the war intensifies and energy attacks cripple daily life, women, children and vulnerable communities in Ukraine are among those who are hardest hit. However, a band of international legends have pledged to highlight their plight by performing in an epic concert called Songs Of Freedom.
The event is designed to raise vital funds and global awareness while celebrating Ukrainian resilience. Performing arts promoter, Harvey Goldsmith CBE said: “I am really pleased to have the opportunity to play my part in helping the Children and Communities in Ukraine. This war has gone on far too long and more and more children are suffering as a result.
“The concert at Coop in Manchester will highlight their plight. We must stand together and play a role in pressuring the need to stop this war.”
The initiative grew from the efforts of Carlisle indie-rock outfit Hardwicke Circus, with manager Dave Robinson, who became the first UK band to tour Ukraine following the full-scale invasion.
During tours in June and November 2025, the band performed for local communities across the country and delivered frontline emergency evacuation vehicles.
All proceeds from Songs Of Freedom will go directly to verified humanitarian organisations on the ground.
Tickets for the show on Wednesday 3 February, 2027 go on general sale on Monday 16 November, with venue pre-sales beginning on Thursday 12 November.
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