<p>A top Ukranian pop-rock band who downed their instruments to fight on the front line have asked Ed Sheeran if they can play alongside him at the Concert for Ukraine.</p><p>Band Antytila want to play at the Concert for Ukraine due to take place in Birmingham next week, via video link from Kyiv.</p><p>The two-hour gig will take place on March 29 and will air on ITV in aid of the attacked nation.</p><p>Ed Sheeran is due to perform alongside Emeli Sande, Gregory Porter and Snow Patrol.</p><p>Lead singer Taras Topolya and his bandmates have been fighting for their nation in Kyiv for weeks.</p><p>In a message directly to Ed, Taras said: "We are musicians of the Ukrainian band Antytila – one of the most popular Ukrainian bands with a lot of fans in Ukraine and all over the world. </p><p>"In peacetime, our concerts gathered in stadiums.</p><p>"The war has changed our lives and now we are fighting with weapons against the Russian occupiers.</p><p>"We thank you, and all the British people for their support. </p><p>"Believe me, we are grateful, and we will always, always remember this."</p>
