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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ed Sheeran suffers fall live on stage before making tour admission
Ed Sheeran was left red-faced after falling over on stage during the opening night of his Mathematics Tour in Madrid, having wowed fans at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend Ed Sheeran's European tour kicked off on a rather flat note... and that is not referring to his vocals. The Grammy-winning star took a spectacular tumble on stage in front of thousands of fans during his performance in Madrid on Friday night. At 34, Ed has managed to sell out two concerts at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, which can accommodate over 70,000 fans when filled to capacity. Luckily for Ed's international fans, they can still join in the fun each night thanks to the internet, but unfortunately for the star, this also means his embarrassing moments are immortalised. Videos taken by those present at the concert show Ed energetically sprinting onto the stage and doing a lap, urging fans to clap before his next song. However, his enthusiasm seemed to get the better of him, resulting in Ed ending up face down on the floor. Being the professional he is, he quickly got up and started strumming his guitar as if nothing had happened, laughing off the mishap. As fans behind their cameras also giggled, Ed shook his head, launching into his 2017 Divide album hit Castle on the Hill. Responding to clips of the incident, one fan joked on X about the gig: 'He had to be iconic from the start.' Another said: 'He's so cute, hope he's ok.' A third tweeted: 'LOL it's starting well', as a fourth wrote: 'LOL Poor thing, he's excited, leave him alone!' After his record-breaking gig, Ed shared a video on Instagram where he basked in the applause from the packed stadium, visibly overwhelmed and emotional. His heartfelt caption read: 'First show back for Mathematics in a long time. Honestly I get so low confidence sometimes in the music I put out still, I dunno how to explain it but I feel moments like this remind me how much I love what I do, and how much these songs connect, and how much I appreciate you guys for making me feel this feeling I've felt on stage since I was 11.' 'I love being on the road and sharing these moments with you,' he added. 'Such an incredible night and an incredible feeling, thank you for making me feel so loved Madrid. See you tomorrow x'. Ed's 2025 Mathematics Tour will see him play in 13 European countries this summer, with the set including his biggest tunes as well as tracks from his upcoming album Play, which lands in September. The hitmaker's popularity is clearly showing no signs of dipping, as he also sent fans wild with a surprise show last weekend. Following rumours of a 'big name' taking to the stage at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool, Ed showed up on the New Music Stage on Saturday afternoon, saying he chose the stage because he'd 'never played it before' and the tent had 'the best energy'. Ed's set was so popular that access to the tent had to be temporarily restricted as it reached maximum capacity. Also performing at Big Weekend was Stargazing singer Myles Smith, who is supporting Ed on his tour. Ed first burst onto the music scene in 2011 and has gone on to sell over 200million records worldwide. Speaking recently about his future, he revealed his plans to call it a day after releasing 10 unique studio albums, drawing inspiration from filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. "I wanted to do 10," Ed shared on Jimmy Fallon's talk show, expressing his fascination with Tarantino, who he heard was making 10 films alongside side projects like Grindhouse. Ed's initial series of albums followed a mathematical theme, with titles such as Plus, Multiply, Divide, Subtract, and Equals. Deviating from this pattern, he now plans to include Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Stop - an idea he's harboured since he was 18. In addition to this, the father-of-two, who tied the knot with childhood love Cherry Seaborn in 2019, is also continuously working on a life-spanning album, set to be released posthumously.
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Myles Smith eyes collaboration with 'great friend' Ed Sheeran
Myles Smith hopes to collaborate with "great friend" Ed Sheeran. The 'Stargazing' hitmaker - who had the biggest song of 2024 in the UK and just received his first Ivor Novello - is set to support the 'Bad Habits' hitmaker at his stadium shows and he's hopeful their friendship will lead to them hitting the studio together in the future. Speaking to Contact Music at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool on Saturday (24.05.25), Myles said of supporting Ed: "[I am] playing stadiums for the first time. It's pretty nuts; but I'm really excited for the challenge." Asked if he and Ed plan to collaborate, he replied: "Not at the moment, no. But he is a great friend, so hopefully in the future." Meanwhile, Myles has admitted he "never imagined" being named on Time 100's list of most influential people. The 26-year-old star has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last year, and Myles has admitted to being caught "off-guard" when he was named alongside the likes of Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg on the prestigious Time 100 list. He told the BBC: "That one caught me off guard. I never imagined I'd end up in it. It's mad. "I think I just felt really grateful, you know? To be recognised on that level for doing something I love." Myles' 2024 single, 'Stargazing', has already been streamed more than one billion times, and he's been amazed by the song's success. He said: "You always hope people connect with a song, but 'Stargazing' just seemed to take on a life of its own." Asked why the single has become so popular, Myles replied: "I think it's the honesty in it - everyone's either been through heartbreak or held on to hope when they probably shouldn't have. "It's simple, but it's real. And I think people felt that."
Perth Now
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Myles Smith 'was caught off-guard' by recognition
Myles Smith "never imagined" being named on Time 100's list of most influential people. The 26-year-old star has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last year, and Myles has admitted to being caught "off-guard" when he was named alongside the likes of Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg on the prestigious Time 100 list. He told the BBC: "That one caught me off guard. I never imagined I'd end up in it. It's mad. "I think I just felt really grateful, you know? To be recognised on that level for doing something I love." Myles' 2024 single, 'Stargazing', has already been streamed more than one billion times, and he's been amazed by the song's success. He said: "You always hope people connect with a song, but 'Stargazing' just seemed to take on a life of its own." Asked why the single has become so popular, Myles replied: "I think it's the honesty in it - everyone's either been through heartbreak or held on to hope when they probably shouldn't have. "It's simple, but it's real. And I think people felt that." Myles is determined to achieve sustained success. The singer has previously been described as an overnight success - but Myles doesn't look at his career in that way. He recently told The Independent: "I wish it was as magical as an overnight switch, but it didn't feel quick. For me, I'm 15 years in." Myles isn't motivated by short-term success. Instead, he wants to achieve longevity within the music business. He shared: "So many decisions that I've made have been because I didn't want it to be one song and done, or one song followed by capitalising with every single opportunity to make money. "I've made some really bad financial decisions and turned down really great opportunities because I don't want to just disappear overnight." Myles believes aspiring musicians should always have some kind of fallback career options. The 'Solo' hitmaker actually likened the life of an aspiring musician to that of an up-and-coming soccer player. The award-winning star reflected: "You have people playing literally their entire lives and they're great and then at 17, they're dropped because of an injury – and then what happens? "I know others say differently, but I think going down the education route is so wise before getting into this world because it will save you half the problems that I see a lot of artists get themselves into."
Perth Now
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
My life has changed massively, says Myles Smith
Myles Smith's life has changed "massively" over the last year. The 26-year-old musician has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last 12 months, after initially developing a fan following through TikTok - but Myles hasn't allowed his recent success to change him. Speaking to the BBC, the 'Stargazing' hitmaker explained: "Eighteen months ago, I was still figuring a lot of things out. "Now I'm touring, releasing music that's reaching people all over the world, meeting heroes of mine. "But at the same time, I'm still just me. Still grounded in the same values. Still got the same people around me." Myles' friends and family have helped him to remain balanced. The singer shared: "I try to stay close to my people. My family, my team, my friends - they keep me level. "And I write. Even if it's not for a song, just getting stuff out helps. "And when I can, I get home. There's something about being back in Luton that resets everything for me." Myles believes he's been "shaped" as an artist by his upbringing in Luton, England. He explained: "I had a music teacher who really believed in me - and my mum, always pushing me to keep going, even when I wasn't sure. "I used to play little open mics, local gigs when I could find them. Nothing glamorous, but those nights taught me a lot. "Luton's always been home. It shaped me." Asked what advice he'd offer to young musicians in Luton, Myles replied: "Don't wait for permission. If you love it, do it. Write the songs, upload them, play the gigs - no matter how small. "Keep going even when it feels like no-one's listening, because someone will. "I'm proof that you don't have to come from a big city or a fancy school to make it work. You've just got to stay honest and consistent." Myles loves spending time with his fans. However, the 'Nice to Meet You' hitmaker is also keen to take some time to reflect on his recent success. He said: "Honestly, I'm just looking forward to connecting with more people. That's always been the best part of this. And maybe, if I'm lucky, a bit of time to breathe and take it all in."
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Myles Smith: Life has changed 'massively' since Big Weekend
A year ago, Myles Smith stood on the BBC Introducing stage at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in his home town of Luton. Performing his newly-released single Stargazing, he could not imagine how the song – and his musical career – would take off. Since then, the 26-year-old won the Rising Star Brit Award, nailed the best-selling British song of 2024, toured the world and made the Time 100 list of influential is back on the Big Weekend main stage in Liverpool this Saturday, before playing Glastonbury, Wembley and supporting Ed Sheeran later this summer."It's wild," he told the BBC. "Main stage at Big Weekend is huge for me - it's one of those pinch-me moments."I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy the ride." In June he will appear alongside stars including Mariah Carey and Will Smith at the Capital Summer Ball at Wembley Stadium, then in July he joins Ed Sheeran for one of his homecoming gigs at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich."Ed's been such a big influence on me growing up. To share a stage with him, especially in a place that's important to him, it's an honour."Myles recalls the "surreal" feeling of playing in his own home county last May."I remember walking out on to that stage and just thinking, how is this real? "To be able to play Big Weekend at home, in front of people who've supported me from the beginning - it felt like everything had come full circle."Proper emotional day. I don't think I'll ever forget it." Stargazing became the sound of the summer, streamed more than one billion times and even featuring on former US President Barack Obama's playlist."You always hope people connect with a song, but Stargazing just seemed to take on a life of its own," Myles is it about the song that resonates with people?"I think it's the honesty in it - everyone's either been through heartbreak or held on to hope when they probably shouldn't have. "It's simple, but it's real. And I think people felt that."A bigger surprise came in April 2025, as he was included in Time 100's list of most influential people, alongside Serena Williams, Mark Zuckerberg and Snoop Dogg."That one caught me off guard. I never imagined I'd end up in it. It's mad."I think I just felt really grateful, you know? To be recognised on that level for doing something I love." Myles admits his life has changed "massively" in the past year."Eighteen months ago, I was still figuring a lot of things out," he said."Now I'm touring, releasing music that's reaching people all over the world, meeting heroes of mine."But at the same time, I'm still just me. Still grounded in the same values. Still got the same people around me."That is at the heart of how Myles is keeping it together while being thrown into the limelight."I try to stay close to my people. My family, my team, my friends - they keep me level."And I write. Even if it's not for a song, just getting stuff out helps."And when I can, I get home. There's something about being back in Luton that resets everything for me." Myles remembers "a few moments" growing up that helped to build him into the musician he is today."I had a music teacher who really believed in me - and my mum, always pushing me to keep going, even when I wasn't sure."I used to play little open mics, local gigs when I could find them. Nothing glamorous, but those nights taught me a lot.""Luton's always been home. It shaped me." What would he say to young musicians growing up in Luton?"Don't wait for permission. If you love it, do it. Write the songs, upload them, play the gigs - no matter how small."Keep going even when it feels like no-one's listening, because someone will."I'm proof that you don't have to come from a big city or a fancy school to make it work. You've just got to stay honest and consistent." With his new EP - A Minute, A Moment - released this weekend, he says "there's loads I'm excited about – more music, more touring"."But honestly, I'm just looking forward to connecting with more people. That's always been the best part of this."And maybe, if I'm lucky, a bit of time to breathe and take it all in." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
