Musicians from around the world have shared their thoughts and condolences following an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, which has left at least 19 people dead and around 50 people injured.
With the incident currently being treated as a possible terrorist attack, a large number of English and international musicians have taken to social media to extend their support to those affected.
Some Manchester locals are also currently offering shelter for people separated from family following today’s incident, using the hashtag #RoomForManchester.
The Australian Government is urging anyone with concerns for the welfare of family and friends in Manchester to attempt to contact them directly, and if unsuccessful call the 24-hour phone line on 1300 555 135 (option 6), or +61 2 6261 3305 if overseas.
See below for a number of tweets from musicians around the world in the wake of the tragedy.
UPDATE: Ariana Grande Makes First Public Statement Following Deadly Blast At Manchester Concert
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
Absolutely Horrendous what happened in Manchester tonight. My thoughts are with the great people of Manchester and also Ari and her team xx
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) May 23, 2017
Horrified hearing about what's going on in Manchester . Bless everyone x
— Lily Allen (@lilyallen) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/866824457050099712
https://twitter.com/markhoppus/status/866811058782052352
https://twitter.com/lorde/status/866822912673628162
Absolutely heartbroken for #Manchester. Devastating news. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all.
— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) May 23, 2017
Concerts are supposed to be a safe place for us all to let go & feel free. So sad about the Manchester @ArianaGrande show. This isn't right?
— ALISON WONDERLAND (@awonderland) May 23, 2017
Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. ??????
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017
All my love to beautiful Manchester and all those affected by this nightmare ?
— Illy (@illyal) May 22, 2017
Thoughts with Manchester and its people. A good city that I love.
— Alex Kapranos (@alkapranos) May 23, 2017
targeting a concert where the majority of people attending are kids?? beyond cowardly and contemptible..
— James Vincent McMorrow (@jamesvmcmorrow) May 23, 2017
Manchester, I love you & my heart is with you, @arianagrande & all at @ManchesterArena tonight. pic.twitter.com/lopXs8H39n
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) May 23, 2017
Sending our love & support to those affected by this tragedy in Manchester❤️
— Of Mice & Men (@OMandM) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/anti_flag/status/866819166140899328
Much Prayer and Godspeed to Manchester UK. . A place and people I long HAVE considered as 'homefolk' in my many visits there of support …
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 23, 2017
I am so saddened to hear the news about what happened @ #ManchesterArena…Sending prayers to all & their families during this trying time??
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 23, 2017
Sending prayers to @ArianaGrande & all those who are with her also… I know this has to be difficult & heartbreaking for everyone???
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 23, 2017
My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear this
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017
Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017
? prayers to everyone in Manchester tonight. ??
— michael clifford (@Michael5SOS) May 23, 2017
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND
— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017
No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don't wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/Pink/status/866810680627691520
What is happening in Manchester is absolutely terrifying. Praying everyone effected has found safety and hope Ariana is okay 🙁 Jesus
— h (@halsey) May 22, 2017
Hearing mixed things but hoping deeply the blast was an accident and not intentional. Music is a safe place.
— h (@halsey) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/RonnieRadke/status/866792665131515905
I can't articulate the horror and sadness I feel regarding the concert in Manchester. Performers the world around only want to bring a safe
— Guy Sebastian (@GuySebastian) May 23, 2017
… and beautiful escape from the world for a few hours and something so evil happens. My heart goes out to those affected & also Ariana.
— Guy Sebastian (@GuySebastian) May 23, 2017
