This week's Late Late show to feature Aslan and Roisin Murphy – plus fundraising appeal for Ukraine

The Irish Red Cross will be the focus of this week's Late Late Show, which will feature a fundraising appeal for the crisis in Ukraine.

The aim of the broadcast is to raise money for vital humanitarian aid in support those affected by the ongoing Russian invasion, and will have host Ryan Tubridy speaking with Ukrainians in Ireland about their thoughts, interpretations and concerns.

Musical guests will include Dublin rock band Aslan, who will perform and reflect on the conflict.

Aslan recently announced a 40th anniversary tour, which includes a massive headline concert at the 3Arena, Dublin on Saturday, September 17. Frontman Christy Dignam released his debut solo album, The Man Who Stayed Alive, last year.

Watch Aslan's performance of 'This Is' on The Late Late Show in 2015 below:

Róisín Murphy, who recently postponed her dates in Russia following the attack, is also set to perform on the night.

Initially rising to prominence in the '90s as one half of the dance-pop duo Moloko, Murphy released her latest album, the Choice Music Prize-nominated Róisín Machine in 2020 – followed by a remix project, Crooked Machine, in 2021.

Actor and Primetime Emmy nominee Alan Cumming — known for Circle of Friends and GoldenEye — will also be on the show, and will share his personal thoughts on the crisis.

The Late Late Show will air on Friday night at 9:35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.