Sunday, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and many more top artists came together on one stage to perform at the One Love Manchester benefit concert in response to the tragic bombing that happened at Ariana’s concert in Manchester just two weeks earlier. There definitely wasn’t a dry eye in the house at the concert, which raised money for the Manchester Emergency Fund and spread a message of love in the face of darkness—here are some moments that brought me to tears.
1. When Ariana invited the Parrs Wood High School Choir to sing “You Are My Everything” with her
Wait for it… you’ll want to turn your sound on too @ArianaGrande sings with the Parrs Wood High School Choir #OneLoveManchester pic.twitter.com/zHjchk6sLi
— MTV UK (@MTVUK) June 4, 2017
She looks so moved in this video.
2. This GIF of a police officer skipping with Manchester children had me bawling
A policeman skipping with young fans at #OneLoveManchester. This is the moment I broke. pic.twitter.com/F7Iw871WoQ
— Mark Savage (@mrdiscopop) June 4, 2017
3. When Coldplay sang “Fix You” and I got chills
This got me in tears #OneLoveManchester pic.twitter.com/oKc1jA70oQ
— Crowd Goals (@crowdgoals) June 5, 2017
4. Maybe it’s Chris Martin but watching him and Ariana share the stage made me so emotional
5. I was crying before Ariana even opened her mouth. Then she started singing, and it was over. She literally has the voice of an angel
6. This clip of Miley Cyrus holding hands with Ariana and giving her a big squeeze made my heart explode
Hey now, hey now, don’t dream it’s over…
Watch @ArianaGrande & @MileyCyrus‘ #OneLoveManchester duet in full https://t.co/F4vWCu5OMp pic.twitter.com/6CUVf6t1bw
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) June 5, 2017
7. When the Black Eyed Peas sang the most fitting song, “Where Is the Love?”
Where is the love? #OneLoveManchester pic.twitter.com/3zlgWRtLpI
— Anna//Up The Blues (@AnnaFairleigh) June 5, 2017
This song was released in 2003 but is still so relevant 14 years later.
8. When Justin Bieber gave a simple yet powerful speech: the best way to fight evil is with love
Justin’s speech was so important.
I was deeply affected by his speech.
I love him so much.#OneLoveManchester pic.twitter.com/0ZtzUf7dHC— rika (@rikamkn) June 5, 2017
9. When an emotional Ariana performed “One Last Time” while the other performers looked on
Tears aside, this concert went above and beyond expectations. According to Forbes, the event has already raised $9 million, and the spirits of everyone who watched and attended were definitely lifted. I think Ariana Grande just ignited the spark for world peace.
To donate, visit the British Red Cross.