Concert For Ukraine viewers break down in tears immediately as Snow Patrol open the show with sombre track

CONCERT For Ukraine viewers broke down in tears just minutes into the gig as Snow Patrol opened the show.

Tonight the likes of Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Emeli Sande will perform live on ITV at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham to help raise money for those who have been affected by the war.

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Snow Patrol were the first act to take to the stage on Tuesday evening.

They performed their 2003 hit Run, a song from their third studio album Final Straw.

Fans were left feeling very emotional as they watched on from their sofas at home.

One wrote on Twitter: "#ConcertForUkraine so powerful already got me in floods of tears and were only on #snowpatrol."

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A second said: "Not crying nope Definately not crying  #ConcertForUkraine."

A third tweeted: "Why am I crying already #ConcertForUkraine."

Another said: "Anyone else feeing overwhelmingly emotional? The power of music & the strength of our nations love is something else. @ITV @romankemp @MarvinHumes @EmmaBunton #ConcertForUkraine #Ukraine️."

The Concert for Ukraine will combine musical performances with short films recognising the ongoing relief efforts and the difficulties faced by those affected by the conflict.

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All sponsorship and advertising revenue generated from the broadcast of the event, which is expected to raise over £3million, will also be donated by ITV to the DEC appeal.

The DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities at times of crisis overseas to raise funds quickly and efficiently.

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The show is hosted by Emma Bunton, Roman Kemp and Marvin Humes.

There will also be performances from Paloma Faith, Becky Hill, Nile Rodgers & Chic and Tom Odell.