The concert was organised by Take That singer-songwriter Gary Barlow as one of a series of events to raise money for Children in Need 2011.

[2] Short films of projects being funded by the charity were shown at various points throughout the show, often featuring one of the celebrities meeting a child or group of children.

The event was hosted by BBC Radio 1 presenters Chris Moyles and Fearne Cotton, along with former Doctor Who actor David Tennant.

The acts performing at the concert included Canadian Michael Bublé, Jessie J, Coldplay, James Morrison, Barlow's fellow The X Factor judges, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland, Barlow himself and Lady Gaga.

Barlow revealed on The Chris Moyles Show when announcing the concert that he had personally contacted the acts he wanted to perform.