Ariana Grande’s star-studded Manchester One Love concert ‘has already raised £9.3million for families of the victims’
Sources involved in the event expect it to raise even more cash for the relatives of those who lost their lives at the singer's concert two weeks ago
ARIANA Grande's One Love Manchester concert has already raised £9.3million for the families of victims, according to reports.
People involved in organising the event have said that the expect that total to rise even higher.
A source said, "When it's all counted it should be enough to take care of the victims and their families," reports.
She wiped away tears during her performance at One Love Manchester on Sunday night.
The American superstar organised the event after 22 people were killed following a terrorist attack at her concert in the city on May 22.
Ariana was welcomed to the stage by her manager Scooter Braun who paid tribute to those who lost their lives and the people injured following the heinous bombing.
Wearing a jumper dedicated to those killed, Ariana started off her performance with her hit song Alright.
Flanked by her Dangerous Woman tour dancers, the 23-year-old put on a flawless performance.
Thousands in the crowd held up signs up support as Ariana dominated the stage.
It was after her second song Break Free that Ariana appeared to be overcome with emotion.
Walking to the edge of the stage, she wiped away tears as she stared out over the crowd.
Holding her hands to her face, Ariana gave a small smile before turning and walking away.
She was joined later on stage by her boyfriend Mac Miller and cried as he walked towards her.
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The concert was undeniably difficult for the singer, who said she felt broken following the attack in Manchester.
Emotions are running high at the concert, with Robbie Williams unable to hold back his tears during his set.
Fans of Ariana went online to praise her bravery, including Khloe Kardashian and Michelle Keegan.
Khloe tweeted: “Watching Ariana. God bless you all.”
Piers Morgan, who had previously said it was wrong of Ariana to leave the UK following the attack, even logged on to show his support.
He told his followers: “I thought Ariana Grande was wrong to fly off after #ManchesterAttack. But tonight she's putting on a fabulous show.”
Little Mix went on stage following Ariana and put on a rousing performance of some of their biggest hits.
Ariana then came back onto the stage to introduce her “idol” Imogen Heap with One Love Manchester hosts Sara Cox and Ore Oduba telling the audience at home she would return for another performance later in the evening.
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