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The One Love Manchester tribute concert has concluded after performances from some of the biggest artists in the world.

Around 50,000 people attended the event at Old Trafford, which took place two weeks after a lone suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured over 100 more after an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.

Among the performers were: Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Liam Gallagher, Pharrell Williams, Take That, Niall Horan, Little Mix, Robbie Williams and Black Eyed Peas.

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The whole concert was broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, alongside radio coverage on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC World Service and BBC Radio Manchester.

Coverage began 6.30pm and ran until just after 10pm, with the BBC presenting team consisting of Scott Mills, Jo Whiley, Phil Williams and Becky Want.

It was confirmed by Greater Manchester Police earlier today [4 June] that the One Love Manchester concert would go ahead despite recent terror attacks in London.

Issuing a statement, GMP said that the event at Old Trafford would continue as scheduled and also paid tribute to those affected in London.

Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan from Greater Manchester Police said: “We're deeply saddened to hear about last night's horrific attacks in London and our thoughts are with everyone affected, including the emergency services responding to the incident.

“There are two large-scale events taking place in Greater Manchester today and we would like to assure people that these will still take place, but with additional security in place to assure the safety of everyone.

“We have dedicated resources at both events, with a significant number of officers from both GMP and colleagues from other forces, some of which will be armed.

“There will be additional security checks taking place and everyone will be searched, including bags. We would ask people not to bring bags if they can, as this will help speed up entry.”

The statement also reminded people that the current threat level in the UK is 'severe', which means an attack is highly likely.

Two weeks ago 22-year-old Salman Abedi detonated a homemade bomb in the foyer area at Manchester Arena, shortly after Ariana Grande's concert had ended, as fans were leaving the venue.

22 people were killed and 116 injured in the blast, including children, making it the deadliest attack on UK soil since the London 7/7 bombings in 2005.

Grande and her team promised to honour the victims of the attack, with her manager Scooter Braun releasing a statement saying they plan to honour them "with courage, bravery, and defiance in the face of fear".

Key Points

• One Love Manchester features performances from some of the biggest artists in the world 
• Event goes ahead despite recent attacks in London 
• Touching footage shows 'guard of honour' for survivors walking to the concert
• Manager Scooter Braun tells crowd: 'Your love is our hope'
• Ariana Grande has visited injured fans in Manchester 
• Pop singer gives phenomenal, brave performance alongside fellow artists including The Black Eyed Peas, Little Mix and Take That
• Survivors perform with the pop star during the show
• Read how organisers plan to keep guests safe before, during and after the concert

[4 June 2017 10:51 · Steve Anderson]

The One Love Manchester tribute concert is taking place from 6.30pm on 4 June. 

Around 50,000 people are attending the event at Old Trafford, which is taking place two weeks after a lone suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured dozens more after an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.

Confirmed to perform are: Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Take That, Niall Horan, Little Mix, Robbie Williams and Black Eyed Peas.

The whole concert is being broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, alongside radio coverage on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC World Service and BBC Radio Manchester.

Coverage will start at 6.30pm and run until 10pm, with the presenting team consisting of Scott Mills, Jo Whiley, Phil Williams and Becky Want.

[4 June 2017 10:52 · Steve Anderson]

The Independent will also be live-blogging the event

[4 June 2017 15:11 · Steve Anderson]

Take That's Gary Barlow has shared a photo from inside Old Trafford ahead of tonight's show 

[4 June 2017 15:12 · Steve Anderson]

Gary Barlow also shared a touching photo of the group with Ariana Grande on-site in Manchester 

[4 June 2017 15:16 · Steve Anderson]

For all the latest news and updates on the London attacks you can also follow our other liveblog 

[4 June 2017 15:19 · Steve Anderson]

Here's the running order for performances at tonight's show:

• Take That
• Robbie Williams
• Niall Horan
• Little Mix
• Pharrell Williams
• Miley Cyrus
• Justin Bieber
• Usher
• Katy Perry
• Coldplay
• Black Eyed Peas
• Ariana Grande

[4 June 2017 15:41 · Steve Anderson]

Gary Barlow shares photo from Old Trafford ahead of One Love Manchester

[4 June 2017 15:43 · Steve Anderson]

Earlier today Ariana Grande's manager Scooter Braun shared a powerful statement on how tonight's show will go ahead with a 'greater sense of purpose' following the London attacks 

[4 June 2017 15:56 · Steve Anderson]

12 people have been arrested during raids in Barking following the London attacks 

[4 June 2017 16:19 · Steve Anderson]

Volunteers and shop workers have been handing out free food to fans waiting for the One Love Manchester concert