Yahoo News Nick Grimshaw leads Big Weekend silence for Manchester
Nick Grimshaw led music fans at Radio 1's Big Weekend in a minute's silence earlier today (May 27) for the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack.
At the first day of the event in Hull, the Breakfast Show host took to the stage around 3pm, before marking the minute with the crowd before encourage them to "defiantly" make some noise for the city afterwards.
"Like you guys, all of us at Radio 1 have been thinking about Manchester all week, and we've been completely heartbroken," he said. "And we thought it would be nice if we could take a minute's silence for everyone who lost their lives in Manchester on Monday."
#BigWeekend falls silent for Manchester 💜 pic.twitter.com/v9afA29RCA
- BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) May 27, 2017
The terrorist attack on Monday (May 22) left 22 people dead and dozens injured after an explosion at Manchester Arena.
The attack followed an Ariana Grande concert, and the singer herself has vowed to return to the city to perform a concert "in honor of and to raise money for the victims and their families".
A number of artists that are performing at Big Weekend have given their own tributes to the victims of the atrocity too, with Imagine Dragons and Zara Larsson among those taking the time during their set to pay tribute to the victims.
💕 "My heart and mind are on the people of Manchester" @Imaginedragons #BigWeekend https://t.co/yB9Ym6BNFA pic.twitter.com/M1MsEdOHec
- BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) May 27, 2017
💕 This is @zaralarsson’s symphony for Manchester 💕 #BigWeekend pic.twitter.com/rqtHHhessA
- BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) May 27, 2017
Katy Perry, who headlines the event tonight, said at an intimate gig in London this week: "It was hard for you guys, I know that. It was hard for me, because we all love music. We're all listening to the same music.
"And you think about it and you think, 'That's my friend, that's my sister, that's my brother, that's my cousin, that's the person that loves music.' It's awful, it's awful. It's awful."
She added: "And whatever you can do to help, you should. If you can't do anything, that's fine. But what you should do is not let them win... They can never take that part away from us ever. Ever."
Other performers paying tribute after the attack included Lorde and Emeli Sandé, among many, many others:
every musician feels sick & responsible tonight-shows should be safe for you. truly a worst nightmare. sending love to manchester & ari
- Lorde (@lorde) May 23, 2017
Waking up to the awful news. Shocked and absolutely disgusted by this hideous act. My thoughts, love and prayers are with Manchester.
- Emeli Sande (@emelisande) May 23, 2017
Unbelievable news about Manchester tonight. Absolutely horrific. Sending so much love.
- BASTILLE (@bastilledan) May 23, 2017
Our hearts are with everyone in Manchester this morning, had some incredible times playing that arena. Unbelievably sad xx
- KasabianHQ (@KasabianHQ) May 23, 2017
All our love to you, Manchester.x
- Biffy Clyro (@BiffyClyro) May 23, 2017
Heartbroken to hear about the tragedy in Manchester. Music is a place of love not hate. My thoughts are with all who have been affected.❤️xx
- Rita Ora (@RitaOra) May 23, 2017
Prayers for Manchester. Hits way too close to home. I'm so sorry.
- Jared Followill (@youngfollowill) May 22, 2017
So sad to hear about the fatalities at the @ArianaGrande concert last night. My heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy #manchester 😔
- James Arthur (@JamesArthur23) May 23, 2017
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