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Manchester sings to remember Arena bombing victims – live updates Manchester sings to remember Arena bombing victims – live updates
(35 minutes later)
The broadcaster, Terry Christian, is introducing “some of the bravest people and most respected people in Manchester” – a choir made up of members of the emergency services, appearing in their various uniforms to sing Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
They are received with loud applause by the large crowd that has gathered in Albert Square.
The crowd is now watching a recorded message from the band, New Order.
Manchester. The hope I held inside, with you, was kept alive...
Next up is the Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus, with a medley of some anthems by Manchester-based acts, opening with New Order’s Blue Monday and moving seamlessly into Oasis’ Wonderwall.
Quite hard to make out, but there seem to be 22 white balloons flying over Albert Square as the #ManchesterTogether event is going on pic.twitter.com/0dQzs5cRsV
The athlete, Diane Modahl, is introducing children’s choirs linked to Manchester United and Manchester City, who have formed The One Voice Choir for this evening’s event.
Can you believe it? Two rival football clubs have come together to sing together.
They will sing (Something Inside) So Strong, which was written by the British artist Labi Siffre.
Prior to the minute’s silence, Walker addressed the crowd:Prior to the minute’s silence, Walker addressed the crowd:
Bishop of Manchester David Walker says that last year’s bombing brought the city together. pic.twitter.com/mN9dTIXoADBishop of Manchester David Walker says that last year’s bombing brought the city together. pic.twitter.com/mN9dTIXoAD
On the stage now are the children of the Manchester One Voice choir, singing This is Why We Sing.On the stage now are the children of the Manchester One Voice choir, singing This is Why We Sing.
The poet and ceremonial head of the University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay, is performing his poem Let There Be Peace, which you can read here.The poet and ceremonial head of the University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay, is performing his poem Let There Be Peace, which you can read here.
The crowd has just observed a minute’s silence, lead by David Walker, the bishop of Manchester.The crowd has just observed a minute’s silence, lead by David Walker, the bishop of Manchester.
The lord mayor of Manchester, June Hitchen, is welcoming the crowds to Albert Square.The lord mayor of Manchester, June Hitchen, is welcoming the crowds to Albert Square.
Tonight, we are going to show the world that we stand together.Tonight, we are going to show the world that we stand together.
My colleague, Helen Pidd, has also managed to film some of the delivery of some of the recorded messages from earlier, which you can see here.My colleague, Helen Pidd, has also managed to film some of the delivery of some of the recorded messages from earlier, which you can see here.
The crowd that has gathered at Albert Square is hearing recorded messages from famous names, including the current Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and the former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs.The crowd that has gathered at Albert Square is hearing recorded messages from famous names, including the current Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and the former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs.
There was also a performance of Tony Walsh’s poem This is the Place, which became closely linked to the tragedy by his rendition of it at the vigil in its aftermath.There was also a performance of Tony Walsh’s poem This is the Place, which became closely linked to the tragedy by his rendition of it at the vigil in its aftermath.
Tony Walsh’s tribute to Manchester ‘This is the Place’. Huge cheer when Pankhurst gets a mention #ManchesterTogether pic.twitter.com/kCmtxJmCghTony Walsh’s tribute to Manchester ‘This is the Place’. Huge cheer when Pankhurst gets a mention #ManchesterTogether pic.twitter.com/kCmtxJmCgh
Ready to sing our socks off for the 22 #withonevoice #Manchester pic.twitter.com/QVCPAx9cm1Ready to sing our socks off for the 22 #withonevoice #Manchester pic.twitter.com/QVCPAx9cm1
We’re almost underway in Manchester.We’re almost underway in Manchester.
Crowds getting ready to sing at the #ManchesterTogether singalong in Albert Square to mark a year since the bombing pic.twitter.com/tA0zLeHPqSCrowds getting ready to sing at the #ManchesterTogether singalong in Albert Square to mark a year since the bombing pic.twitter.com/tA0zLeHPqS
While we wait, you can read the stories of the 22 people who died in the atrocity a year ago today:While we wait, you can read the stories of the 22 people who died in the atrocity a year ago today:
My colleagues are in Albert Square and will be sending back reports as the commemoration goes on.My colleagues are in Albert Square and will be sending back reports as the commemoration goes on.
Crowds gathering in Manchester’s Albert Square for this evening’s Together With One Voice event to mark a year since the arena bomb. The weather is glorious. #ManchesterTogether pic.twitter.com/189O8DxvKTCrowds gathering in Manchester’s Albert Square for this evening’s Together With One Voice event to mark a year since the arena bomb. The weather is glorious. #ManchesterTogether pic.twitter.com/189O8DxvKT
Thousands of people are gathering in central Manchester a year on from the bombing at an Ariana Grande concert, a short walk away.Thousands of people are gathering in central Manchester a year on from the bombing at an Ariana Grande concert, a short walk away.
Attendees are expected to sing along to Oasis’ Don’t Look Back in Anger, Elbow’s One Day Like This and One Last time, by Ariana Grande. The programme also includes Never Forget, by Take That and the organisers have provided the lyrics to each.Attendees are expected to sing along to Oasis’ Don’t Look Back in Anger, Elbow’s One Day Like This and One Last time, by Ariana Grande. The programme also includes Never Forget, by Take That and the organisers have provided the lyrics to each.
My colleague, Helen Pidd, has written a helpful guide to the day’s events, including the singalong:My colleague, Helen Pidd, has written a helpful guide to the day’s events, including the singalong:
It’s getting underway and we’ll bring you updates here.It’s getting underway and we’ll bring you updates here.