The Stand With Ukraine concert was held at Sunderland Minster on Friday, April 29, and saw performances from Mercury Prize nominees Field Music.
They starred alongside fellow musicians Kickin’ Lilies, bigfatbig, This Little Bird, Lottie Willis and Nev Clay.
The fundraiser was organised by Sunderland businesses Independent, in Holmeside, and The Bunker in Stockton Road, who felt strongly about doing something to help those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Scroll through for a selection of pictures from the night in our gallery.
![The Standing With Ukraine Concert at Sunderland Minister featuring local bands including bigfatbig.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjFlN2U0MWU2LTk5M2YtNGJmYS05MWI1LWZmMDJiNjAzNzgxMTo5Y2E0YzQwMi04NjNhLTRhNzctODg0YS02NTcxMjRjY2U4ZWE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Standing together with Ukraine
The Standing With Ukraine Concert at Sunderland Minister featuring local bands including bigfatbig. Photo: Tim Richardson
![Lottie Willis performs on keyboard in the concert.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjM1ODI2ZmY4LWUyZWYtNDIwYi05NWM3LWRlMzFiM2Y2ZTRhMTo1Y2I3NzhiMC1hNTY1LTQ1YTYtYTdiOS03NGFjZTY3MmNmOWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Minster provides great venue for show
Lottie Willis performs on keyboard in the concert. Photo: Tim Richardson
![An audience member captures the moment.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjVjNTk3Zjc4LTI3YjctNDRiMi04M2U4LWExMDVlYmQ0MzVhYjo0YjYzOWJhMy1mN2Y2LTQ4Y2YtYmRkMC0zMjEzMDFjMzRhZmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Showing solidarity with Ukraine
An audience member captures the moment. Photo: Tim Richardson
![Band Kickin' Lilies playing at the concert.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjVkNjU2YTU5LTljZTYtNGM5Ni1hY2FmLWI4N2I1YjFiMDA1OTphMDkzNzM0Zi0yYmEwLTRmZjQtOWU5MC0wMDkzMjc2MmYzMTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)