Ultimate guide to the One World: Together At Home mega event

One World: Together At Home, curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, is a global broadcast and digital special that will make history. The first-of-its-kind entertainment event from Global Citizen and the World Health Organisation (WH) will simultaneously air on television, while streaming live online. It will feature performances by the world’s biggest musicians (we’ll tell you who in a bit), as well as appearances by Hollywood A-listers, athletes and medical professionals. Hosting the event are three late night television hosts: Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.

Why is this event even happening? You may have heard of benefit concerts like Live Aid that have raised relief funds in times of crisis in the past. Something like that is not possible today with restrictions on public gatherings. That’s where the internet and television come in. One World: Together At Home arrives at a tumultuous moment when millions of people are self-isolating worldwide to protect the world from COVID-19. The event will encourage people to stay at home and flatten the curve, while benefiting WHO through corporate sponsorship proceeds. “WHO is best positioned to lead and coordinate the global response across all 194 nation states. As of last week, WHO has shipped 2 million pieces of critical PPE and supplies to 68 countries worldwide, ensuring the poorest countries have the resources needed to tackle COVID-19,” stated Global Citizen online.

So, when and where can you watch the event? The special will run in two parts: a global multi-hour digital livestream and a 2-hour linear broadcast. In the UAE, the event kicks off at 4am on April 19.The following digital streaming platforms have been listed: Amazon Prime Video, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. beIN network announced that it would show the event in the Middle East, both digitally and on TV. National Geographic will simulcast the event in the UAE. Re-runs will show at 1pm on National Geographic and 9pm on National Geographic Abu Dhabi. According to the official Global Citizen website, there will be different artists included in the broadcast and the streaming platforms.

Now, who is performing where? While the order of appearances will not be released ahead of time, we already know all the 70 artists participating. Artists featured in the broadcast will include: Alicia Keys, Amy Poehler, Andrea Bocelli, Awkwafina, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Celine Dion, Chris Martin, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, Finneas, Idris Elba and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kerry Washington, Lady Gaga, Lang Lang, Lizzo, LL Cool J, Lupita Nyong’o, Maluma, Matthew McConaughey, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Smith, Shah Rukh Khan, Shawn Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift and Usher.

Who is performing from Bollywood? As mentioned above, Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Shah Rukh Khan are both part of the broadcast.

Will there be any Arab singers? You might have noticed that only one Arab singer is on the list — UAE’s very own Hussain Al Jassmi. The Emirati musician is, as of right now, will be the only Arab performer who will be taking part in One World: Together At Home.