Ariana Grande has announced plans to return to Manchester for the first time since the tragic events of last week, promising a concert in honour of the victims of the Manchester attack, which saw 22 fans lose their lives. Grande will return to the city to play at Old Trafford this Sunday, 4th June.

In a release, the singer confirms all net proceeds of show tickets will go toward the “We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”, set up by Manchester City Council and The British Red Cross. Ariana will also be bringing along a stellar guestlist in support of the appeal, including Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Usher and Take That.

Concert-goers have been asked not to attend the ground with bags.

Tickets sold out in less than 20 minutes after going onsale last Thursday, with fans who were at attendance at Ariana Grande’s Manchester show given free access for the Sunday set. The BBC have also confirmed that the network will carry a live broadcast of the show on BBC One. Set to run from 6.55pm to 10pm, the coverage will be presented by Sara Cox and Ore Oduba, with Nick Grimshaw and Anita Rani hosting from backstage and in the crowd.

Between 6.30pm and 10pm, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Manchester will also join together to simulcast a programme hosted by Scott Mills, Jo Whiley, Phil Williams and Becky Want live from within Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Between 6.30pm and 7pm, the four presenters – with guests – will be providing all the context and build-up before the concert starts.

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