Musicians Tweet for Manchester

As news of the attack on a concert by Ariana Grande in Manchester filtered out Monday night, musicians around the world took to social media to express their shock and dismay at the horrific events.

Grande herself was among the first to issue a response on social media:

broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017

Famous Manchester natives, such as Liam Gallagher from the band Oasis and Johnny Marr from the Smiths, were also quick to respond:

In total shock and absolutely devastated about what's gone down in MANCHESTER sending Love and Light to all the family's involved LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 23, 2017

Manchester stands together.
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) May 23, 2017

Tributes and sympathy continued to pour in as fellow musicians learned of news of the attack.

My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear this
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND
— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017

Sending love to those affected in Manchester.
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 22, 2017

I'm speechless. So sorry for the people who were in the arena and for my princess, @ArianaGrande . All my support💓 #ManchesterArena
— Harry Styles (@harrystyles) May 23, 2017

Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world. 😔
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 23, 2017

My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017

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

Absolutely heartbroken for #Manchester. Devastating news. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all.
— kylie minogue (@kylieminogue) May 23, 2017

Musicians Tweet for Manchester

In the wake of Monday night’s terror attack, which is now believed to have killed 22 people, musicians were among the first to express their horror at the events on social media.

Tom Sykes