The concert was arranged in the wake of the terror attack at Ariana Grande's Manchester concert less than two weeks ago that left 22 people dead.

A star-studded lineup of Grande, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Take That and Marcus Mumford, among others, all performed for free on Sunday at Old Trafford cricket ground. Live Nation bore the cost of the event.

Grande introduced Imogen Heap during her set, who sat at the piano to sing “Whatcha Say” before a video message from David Beckham was played. Grande later joined a choir from Parrs

Wood High School, who sang their own version of her song, "My Everything".

British singer Marcus Mumford (of Mumford & Sons) held a moment of silence before performing at the concert. Mumford sang "Timshel" while strumming his guitar. The song includes the lyrics: "But you are not alone in this, and you are not alone in this, as brothers we will stand and we'll hold your hand."

The benefit gig, which was broadcast live on BBC One, also included a number of surprising appearances. Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher took to the

stage and performed some of the band's classic hits, opening with "Rock 'n' Roll Star". There was also an unexpected interlude from Stevie Wonder, who appeared briefly to perform "Love's in Need of Love Today".

Other performing artistes included Pharrell, Robbie Williams, One Direction's Niall Horan, the Black Eyed Peas and Mac Miller.

An earnest performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Grande closed the night.