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Ariana Grande and Her Fans Make a Bold Statement as One Love Manchester Concert Sells Out in Minutes

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By Dan Andros
Managing Editor

June 1, 2017

The world mourned another senseless loss of life when a suicide bomber detonated himself among a crowd of Ariana Grande concert goers. Faithwire reported extensively on the tragedy, including the many acts of heroism that inspired the world.

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Now, Grande and her fans are making a bold statement and demonstrating that they will not live in fear of terrorism. Tickets for the One Love Manchester concert sold out in about five minutes, according to reports.

According to Eonline:

Ariana Grande’s charity concert, One Love Manchester, sold out in under six minutes Thursday. About 45,000 tickets were snapped up after they went on sale at 10 a.m. local time. Additional performers include Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Niall Horan, Little Mix, Katy Perry, Take That, Usher, Robbie Williams and Pharrell Williams, and perhaps a few surprise guests.

The show will take place June 4 at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

Proceeds from the concert will go to the Red Cross’ Manchester Emergency Fund and benefit the victims and the families affected by the suicide bombing at Grande’s Manchester Arena concert May 22; 22 people died and more than 100 were injured in the blast. Those who were at the original concert have been offered free tickets; the remainder went on sale for $52 (£40).

Demand for the tickets was high, with hundreds of thousands attempting to land one of the 45,000 tickets to attend.  Organizers believe the concert will raise over $2.5 million for charities.
Niall Horan said the decision to participate was a no brainer, and hopes to bring some joy to those who are hurting.
“That’s the least we can do as artists: get up there and sing a few songs and try to put some smiles on some faces.”
It’s great to see the human spirit rise above the attempts to keep us cowered in fear, living our lives in afraid and in hiding.
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(h/t Eonline)

 

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