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Vienna Hosts Free Solidarity Concert for Ukrainian Refugees on February 21

In Wien findet ein Gratis-Solidaritätskonzert für ukrainische Flüchtlinge statt.
In Wien findet ein Gratis-Solidaritätskonzert für ukrainische Flüchtlinge statt. ©Canva (Symbolbild)
The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine began three years ago. Almost 100,000 refugees have come to Austria, many facing a lack of prospects. Ukraine Aid is organizing a free solidarity concert for them on February 21 (starting at 5:30 PM) at the Vienna Marx Halle, featuring Ukrainian pop acts.

ORF supports the initiative and will broadcast highlights of the show, with donations requested as part of "Neighbor in Need".

Return Home Not Possible for Many

The concert "United for Ukraine", made possible by numerous supporters, aims to give war refugees the opportunity to "feel a little at home for at least one evening", as stars from Ukraine (Shumei, Zlata Ognevich, and Tina Karol) perform for them alongside Lemo and Esther Graf from Austria, said Cornelius Granig, president of the association "All for Ukraine - Aid for Ukraine". Visitors from Austria are also welcome.

Returning home is not possible for most refugees, "as the hostilities continue, their homes have been destroyed, and large parts of the country are mined," reported Granig. "Now, for many, it's about learning German better, finding a job, and making new friends far from home."

Free Solidarity Concert in Vienna: Donations Requested

Highlights of the evening will be broadcast on Saturday, February 22, on ORF 1, and on Sunday, February 23, on ORF III. Additionally, there will be broadcasts on the Vienna city channel W24. It is also important to highlight "that this war is still ongoing and people in Ukraine - including families and children - are experiencing great suffering," emphasized Pius Strobl, ORF's Head of Corporate Social Responsibility. ORF will also draw attention to the donation campaign "Neighbor in Need - Aid for Ukraine" during the benefit concert and its broadcast.

Donation options: "Neighbor in Need - Aid for Ukraine, IBAN: AT21 2011 1400 4004 4003, BIC: GIBAATWWXXX, online: https://nachbarinnot.ORF.at; Free tickets: https://quicket.wien-ticket.at/shop/wtonukr/en/238/26644

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