Music News LIVE: Reaction to Manchester Arena attack

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News updates for 23 May 2017
Reaction to terror attack on Manchester Arena following Ariana Grande gig
22 dead and 59 hurt following suicide bombing
Manchester Police set up emergency phone number - 0161 856 9400.
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Goodbyepublished at 15:58 BST 23 May 2017
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Thanks for checking in with us today following the terror attack at the Manchester Arena which killed 22 music fans and injured 59 on the way out of an Ariana Grande gig at the venue.
For more live reporting, head over to the BBC News Live page.
Scroll down for plenty of emotional reaction from around the music world from the likes of Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, One Direction, Johnny Marr and many, many more.
Plus news of all the big gigs this week that are now off... and the ones that will go on as planned.
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Here's the final word on "a senseless tragedy" from the Manchester Arena itself. We will be back with more music news on Wednesday.
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Guy Garvey on 'confusing' and 'hugely disturbing' bombingpublished at 15:45 BST 23 May 2017
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Guy Garvey, the lead singer of Elbow, reflects on the spirit of his city after the attack
The lead singer of Elbow has called the attack at Manchester Arena "hugely disturbing".
Guy Garvey - who grew up in nearby Bury - told Radio 4's Martha Kearney about his connection to the arena, which he described as "part of the heart of the city".
"It's so sad that somebody can do that," said the 6 Music presenter.
He added: "The people who will be most afraid of what he did... will be real Muslims, members of the real faith who don't believe in violence."
The identity of the attacker has not yet been confirmed, however Prime Minister Theresa May said security services believe they know who carried out the bombing.
Read the latest on the BBC's Live page.
Imelda May pens Manchester tribute on Facebookpublished at 15:41 BST 23 May 2017
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Irish singer Imelda May has also written an emotional tribute to the city of Manchester.
The singer played there last weekend and is due to play in Edinburgh this evening and wrote on Facebook:
"I ❤️ Manchester... I had a great time with all my Manchester friends dancing in the aisles completely unaware what some twisted evil person was planning nearby. I'm so sorry for all affected.
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My heart is heavy today. We cannot let this threaten our wonderful free way of life! I will sing every song tonight in Edinburgh with those affected by the attack in my mind but also with more passion and life than ever!!!"
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Fellow Irish musicians Niall Horan of One Direction and The Script have added their thoughts and prayers too below.
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Iron Maiden pledge weekend gigs WILL go ahead despite attackpublished at 15:32 BST 23 May 2017
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Iron Maiden have insisted that despite their shock at last night's events, their shows over the weekend will go ahead.
The metal veterans are due to play at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena on Wednesday and two shows at the O2 in London on Saturday and Sunday.
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Meanwhile, the SSE Arena in Belfast confirmed tonight's show by Professor Brian Cox will proceed as planned, adding "our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and those who were injured in this horrific attack".
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UK festivals announce social media blackout out of respectpublished at 15:24 BST 23 May 2017
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Some of the UK's biggest festival sites have agreed to post nothing on their social media feeds for 48 hours in order to mark the deaths of 22 music fans at Manchester Arena.
Reading and Leeds, Latitude, Download, Liverpool Sound City and Creamfields have all posted messages below but that will be all from them for the time being while they remain "silent in sympathy."
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Who is Ariana Grande?published at 15:12 BST 23 May 2017
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Thousands of fans had packed into the Manchester Arena to see Ariana Grande on Monday night.
The singer's core audience spans music fans from the age of under 10 to millennials in their mid-20s.
For those that don't know much about the US singer, here's a quick guide to the Diva with a heart.
And here she is below singing the theme tune to Disney's recent Beauty and the Beast live action remake, alongside John Legend.
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Dua Lipa cancels video launch and Royal Blood postpone ticket salespublished at 14:49 BST 23 May 2017
A few events music fans may have been looking out for today have been postponed in the wake of the Manchester concert attack.
Scroll down for more details on Take That postposing a gig in Liverpool later.
Also, Dua Lipa was set to release the official video for her track Lost In Your Light but has shelved those plans for now saying her "heart goes out to everyone" in Manchester.
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Also, Royal Blood fans will have to wait in order to get tickets for their upcoming European & UK tour.
The Brighton band say: "We wish to send our heartfelt condolences to everyone effected by last night's tragedy."
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Miley Cyrus sends condolences to Manchester and 'friend' Arianapublished at 14:43 BST 23 May 2017
Miley Cyrus is the latest musician to send her condolences and offers words of support to "my friend" Ariana Grande.
"Love love love you," she writes. "so sorry you had to be a part of such a tragic event! My most sincere condolences to anyone and everyone affected by this horrific attack".
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All I can do is send as much HOPE & PEACE your way! This MUST end! No more war .... no more innocent lives taken .... L-O-V-E
'No-one should go to a concert and never come home' - Olly Murspublished at 14:25 BST 23 May 2017
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This was the touching message from UK singer Olly Murs, after 22 people died on their way out of an Ariana Grande concert.
Pink, DJ David Guetta and Camila Caballo have all added their condolences to a growing pile of mourners from around the music world.
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More reaction from US starspublished at 13:49 BST 23 May 2017
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While the UK remains in shock, so many messages of love are flooding in from music stars from all over America, many who are just waking to news of the attack.
Justin Timberlake says "We need to LOVE ONE ANOTHER", while Christina Aguilera tells Ariana Grande to "stay strong".
Nicki Minaj adds that "her head hurts" for her 'sister' Ariana.
Chris Brown and Paramore also send love from across the Atlantic.
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Paramore singer Hayley Williams added a personal note to Ariana Grande
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Ariana Grande gig was 'daughter's first'published at 13:38 BST 23 May 2017
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BBC Newsbeat have been speaking to the mum of the one of the young fans at last night's Ariana Grande show in Manchester.
Sharon Hartley was waiting outside the venue for her daughter, Ella, when the 14-year-old called, saying there had been an attack.
"It's the worst phone call you ever take, isn't it?," she said.
"I could hear the terror. I could hear the sheer terror in her voice and I knew it was serious. As she was talking to me, saying, 'Mum, where are you,' I started to look around.
"I knew something was wrong because there were parents running towards the arena on their phones."
The mother and daughter were reunited shortly after the attack.
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BBC Radio 1 Statement on the Manchester attackpublished at 13:18 BST 23 May 2017
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Radio 1 has just released a statement regarding the channel's Big Weekend event which is due to take place this weekend in Hull.
It reads:
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Our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those affected by the tragic events in Manchester. The health and safety of everyone involved in Big Weekend is now our primary focus and we are carrying out a full assessment, with the police and our partners, of every aspect of the festival.”
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The event is due to be played by the likes of Katy Perry (pictured top) and Lorde (scroll down for their reactions to the Manchester attack).
Also on the bill are Little Mix (above), who have just sent their "heartfelt thoughts" to the "beautiful Ariana fans (Arianators) and their families".
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Kasabian are also scheduled to play at the Big Weekend and said their "hearts are with everyone" in a city that has been so kind to them down the years.
Other Radio 1 Big Weekend acts like Biffy Clyro, Bastille and Zara Larsson have also left messages of love below.
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Take That cancel gig in Liverpool in wake of attackpublished at 13:13 BST 23 May 2017
We have already heard from Gary, Howard and Mark this morning (scroll down), all of whom expressed their sympathy with the city of Manchester and the victim of families of last night's terror attack.
Now, the group have cancelled their show at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
They announced the news on Twitter.
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More from Simple Minds on tonight's show in Manchesterpublished at 13:01 BST 23 May 2017
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Simple Minds announced earlier they will carry on with their gig in Manchester tonight (scroll down for more) and have added another statement from singer Jim Kerr (pictured above centre) offering their "profound sympathy".
"12 hours after the initial news came through from Manchester last night, the shock and numbness of it all is still as strong," it reads, external. "Perhaps even more so this morning.
"Our profound sympathy goes out to all touched by this horrific event."
The band added it was "more than difficult to find appropriate words and actions. It all comes down to a feeling".
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And speaking as we did this morning, to all involved with Simple Minds. Including band, crew, management etc. The feeling in our group was entirely unanimous. More than ever, we all want to go out tonight and play our music."
Blondie cancel London gig tonight out of 'respect for victims'published at 12:54 BST 23 May 2017
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New York band Blondie have cancelled their small London gig tonight "out of respect".
In a message that began with "our love to Manchester, thinking of you all" the band confirmed that they will now no longer perform at the Round Chapel in Hackney but will re-schedule the gig soon.
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Rihanna 'devastated' by deaths of 'innocent vulnerable kids'published at 12:45 BST 23 May 2017
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US pop star Rihanna has just tweeted that she's devastated about last night's events in Manchester, saying the city has "always been so close to my heart".
She added: "These are innocent vulnerable kids" she said.
"This could've been any of us. I'm devastated!"
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Ariana 'super-fan' Georgina Callander named as first victimpublished at 12:36 BST 23 May 2017
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A college student from Lancashire is the first victim of the suicide attack at Manchester Arena to be named.
Georgina Callander - reported to be 18 - was one of 22 people who died after the explosion on Monday at the end of a concert by Ariana Grande.
Runshaw College in Leyland said it was making the announcement with "enormous sadness".
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Why Manchester won't stop celebrating musicpublished at 12:29 BST 23 May 2017
The Daily Telegraph
Manchester's music heritage speaks for itself - The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, The Smiths, Joy Division, Everything, Everything I Am Kloot.
Writing in The Telegraph, Eve Barlow explains why the bomb attack on the biggest venue in the city and Europe won't stop Mancunians loving and watching live music.
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Midge Ure focuses on 'hope and love'published at 12:21 BST 23 May 2017
More and more tributes are flooding in as the world of music stands together in the face of the terror attack.
Ultravox singer and band aid co-organiser Midge Ure says that terrorists' attempts to silence songwriters are "futile".
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And Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has offered his "heartfelt thoughts to all the families and victims", along with the below flowers.
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Man arrested in South Manchester in connection with attackspublished at 12:18 BST 23 May 2017
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with last night's attacks at the Arena.
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