Ariana Grande ‘raises £2m’ for Manchester victims with One Love benefit concert

Ariana Grande’s star studded One Love Manchester tribute concert to those affect by the terrorist attack in Manchester on May 22 has come to a close after a thrilling evening of emotional and powerful performances from some of the biggest singers in the world.

The 23-year-old US singer organised the fundraiser in order to raise money for those affected by the Manchester terror attack where 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured when a bomb exploded in the foyer of the Manchester Arena after Ariana's concert.

Performers at the event includes Take That - with a surprise appearance from Robbie Williams - Little Mix, Katy Perry, Niall Horan from One Direction, Coldplay, Marcus Mumford, Miley Cyrus, Imogen Heap, Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell Williams, Liam Gallagher and Ariana herself.

One stand out performance of the night came from the Paris Wood High School , who were joined for one touching and heartfelt song by Ariana Grande herself.

Taking to stage in front of 60,000 people at the Old Trafford Cricket ground, the local school choir bowled over the crowd as they sang their hearts out in tribute to the victims of the Manchester bombings - though it was too much for one girl, who was comforted by the pop star.

Ariana Grande hugs an emotional school girl (Photo: Getty Images Europe)

More than £2 million was donated by the public, with all proceeds going towards the We Love Manchester emergency fund, set up by Manchester City Council and Red Cross.

The figure actually rose more than that with the total funds collected by the organizers topping £10 million, with more money still pouring in said the organizers.