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West Australian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Ed Sheeran: Global English pop star teases return to Australia for ‘Start of 2026' in casual TikTok comment
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has casually confirmed that his much-anticipated return to Australia will take place in early 2026, three years on from his last run of stadium shows. In May, the globetrotting 34-year-old launched The Mathematics Tour in Europe, and has been leaving traces of his travel antics on TikTok as fans beg for the star to appear in their location. Dropping his most recent adventures in Madrid to the platform, the Lego House hitmaker responded to one particular comment regarding his plans to return Down Under. 'How does coming back to Australia soon sound to you?' the fan asked. Nonchalantly, Sheeran responded, 'Start of 2026'. PerthNow reached out to the star's management, who preferred not to double-down on the announcement but hinted at potential news later in the year. 'We aren't in the habit of pre-announcing announcements — but there will be news on our plans for 26 later this summer,' a representative for Sheeran said. Remarkably, the four-time Grammy winner's most recent Australian campaign in 2023 featured an earlier version of The Mathematics Tour — which launched globally in Dublin in April 2022. The former busker's singular Perth gig at Optus Stadium became the highest ticketed event in WA's history, with more than 70,000 fans flooding the precinct to hear his signature sound. Written as '+–=÷×', the same name was given to a compilation album Sheeran released in September 2024, and follows a theme of mathematical numbers and figures from previous works. On social media, the star has been met with encouragement from Aussies as they anticipate his next venture to their country. Pleas of 'Can't wait to see you in Australia' and 'We miss you' are a common theme. Sheeran's next album — titled Play — is set for release on September 12, which would likely usher in a new tour campaign and chapter in the star's 15-year professional career. Releasing tracks Azizam and Old Phone in recent months, the project marks the father of two's eighth studio album. With iconic songs Shape of You, Perfect, and Photograph all boasting in excess of two billion streams respectively on Spotify, Sheeran is the platform's third-most followed global artist with 90 million monthly listeners. The singer has collaborated with the likes of Adele, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Beyonce, punctuating his status as a pioneer of the pop genre.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Did Ed Sheeran just casually confirm his return to Aus?
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has casually confirmed that his much-anticipated return to Australia will take place in early 2026, three years on from his last run of stadium shows. In May, the globetrotting 34-year-old launched The Mathematics Tour in Europe, and has been leaving traces of his travel antics on TikTok as fans beg for the star to appear in their location. Dropping his most recent adventures in Madrid to the platform, the Lego House hitmaker responded to one particular comment regarding his plans to return Down Under. Ed Sheeran Credit: BANG - Entertainment News 'How does coming back to Australia soon sound to you?' the fan asked. Nonchalantly, Sheeran responded, 'Start of 2026'. Ed Sheeran responds to a fan's plea to return to Australia. Credit: Ed Sheeran / TikTok PerthNow reached out to the star's management, who preferred not to double-down on the announcement but hinted at potential news later in the year. 'We aren't in the habit of pre-announcing announcements — but there will be news on our plans for 26 later this summer,' a representative for Sheeran said. Remarkably, the four-time Grammy winner's most recent Australian campaign in 2023 featured an earlier version of The Mathematics Tour — which launched globally in Dublin in April 2022. The former busker's singular Perth gig at Optus Stadium became the highest ticketed event in WA's history, with more than 70,000 fans flooding the precinct to hear his signature sound. Written as '+–=÷×', the same name was given to a compilation album Sheeran released in September 2024, and follows a theme of mathematical numbers and figures from previous works. On social media, the star has been met with encouragement from Aussies as they anticipate his next venture to their country. Pleas of 'Can't wait to see you in Australia' and 'We miss you' are a common theme. Ed Sheeran performed to a packed crowd at Optus Stadium in Perth in 2023. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper / The West Australian Sheeran's next album — titled Play — is set for release on September 12, which would likely usher in a new tour campaign and chapter in the star's 15-year professional career. Releasing tracks Azizam and Old Phone in recent months, the project marks the father of two's eighth studio album. With iconic songs Shape of You, Perfect, and Photograph all boasting in excess of two billion streams respectively on Spotify, Sheeran is the platform's third-most followed global artist with 90 million monthly listeners. The singer has collaborated with the likes of Adele, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Beyonce, punctuating his status as a pioneer of the pop genre.
Express Tribune
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Arijit Singh will be on Ed Sheeran's next album
In an interview with the UK's commercial radio Heart, Ed Sheeran revealed that he has a collaboration in store with Arijit Singh for his next album. "I worked a lot with this Indian singer, Arijit Singh, who is really good and really wonderful," he said. Elaborating on his experience meeting and working with the playback singer, Ed added, "He basically lives in the middle of nowhere in India. It is like a three-hour flight and five-and-a-half-hour drive. I was in India with my dad. He (Arijit) was like, 'If you want the vocals, you would have to come to me.'" Fans in the comments section were quick to express that they couldn't wait for the collaboration to see the light. "My prayers paid off. I was praying for a collaboration between Arijit and Ed, and it's happening. Let's go! I'm excited now," a user wrote. "Two of the greatest artists are coming together. I'm so fortunate to be a part of this," another said. As per Hindustan Times, Ed visited Arijit while he was in India for The Mathematics Tour in February. The two singers went on a scooter joyride in Arijit's hometown in West Bengal, where they were sighted by local residents. "It was like a pilgrimage with my dad. We travelled for almost an entire day to his (Arijit's) village and then he drove us around on mopeds, around his village. It was a really fun day," Ed said in the interview. In October last year, the English singer's YouTube channel uploaded a video showing the two rehearsing for their September performance at London's O2 Arena. Backstage and onstage, the duo crooned the lyrics to Ed's hit song, Perfect. "Rehearsing Perfect with Arijit Singh," Ed wrote on Instagram, sharing a snippet from the full video. "I heard Tum Hi Ho when I was in India this year and fell in love with him as an artist. Such an honour joining him on stage last month." Fans gushed over the close-knit performance in the comments section, praising Arijit's versatility and requesting Ed to try out Tum Hi Ho. The Shape of You singer has a flair for bonding with Indian singers. In September, he also made an appearance at Diljit Dosanjh's concert during the Birmingham leg of Dil-Luminati Tour. "Returning the favour to my brother, Diljit Dosanjh, tonight in Birmingham. What an amazing atmosphere. Thanks for having me!" Ed wrote on Instagram. The English singer's caption was a callback to his Mumbai concert, where he invited Dosanjh to perform onstage with him, in March last year.
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
WATCH: Ed Sheeran's scooter ride with Arijit Singh
Listen to article British singer Ed Sheeran is currently touring India as part of his 'The Mathematics Tour' and recently performed two concerts in Bengaluru. During his stay, a memorable moment was captured when he was seen riding a scooter with Indian singer Arijit Singh in his hometown of Jiyanganj, Murshidabad district, West Bengal. The video of the duo, with Sheeran seated behind Singh, quickly circulated on social media, gaining attention for its simplicity and casual nature. The duo, along with a few friends, spent nearly five hours in Jiyanganj, followed by an hour-long boat ride on the Bhagirathi River. Despite the attention surrounding his visit, Sheeran opted against taking extra security, a decision confirmed by the DIG. This comes after a brief performance by Sheeran in Bengaluru's Church Street, which was interrupted by police.
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Video shows police stopping Ed Sheeran's busking performance along busy India street
Video shows police stopping Ed Sheeran's busking performance along busy India street "I refused to give permission because Church Street gets very crowded. That is the reason he was asked the vacate the place," Central Bengaluru Deputy Commission of Police Shekar Tekkannanavar said. Show Caption Hide Caption Ed Sheeran's street performance shut down by police Indian police shut down Ed Sheeran's street performance in Bengaluru, stating he didn't have permission to perform on the busy street. While performing to a small crowd in India's tech capital on Sunday afternoon, British singer Ed Sheeran was cut off by police who said he didn't have permission to be out playing on the street. Wearing a t-shirt and shorts, strapped with an acoustic guitar, Sheeran is seen in videos circulating social media playing to a crowd along Church Street in Bengaluru, India's tech capital. While in the middle of his hit song "Shape of You," a police officer unplugs Sheeran's microphone, resulting in shocked reactions from those nearby and a shrug from Sheeran. In response to the incident, Central Bengaluru Deputy Commission of Police Shekar T. Tekkannanavar said he previously refused permission for the busking performance. "A member among the event organizers came to meet me to seek permission for the street-side performance at Church Street," Tekkannanavar told India news outlet ANI. "I refused to give permission because Church Street gets very crowded. That is the reason he was asked the vacate the place." Sheeran reportedly shared to his Instagram Story that he did have permission to perform along Church Street, according to Reuters. Sheeran's team did not immediately respond when contacted by USA TODAY on Monday. Why is Ed Sheeran in India? Sheeran's street performance came only a few hours before he took the stage at NICE Grounds in Bengaluru as part of The +–=÷× Tour (The Mathematics Tour). Sheeran will perform two more shows in India (Shillong on Feb. 12 and Leisure Valley Ground on Feb. 15) before performing six nights at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China. On Sunday, Sheeran performed alongside Grammy-nominated Indian singer Shilpa Rao, singing Rao's "Chuttamalle" in Telugu, a native Indian language. And a few days before, he performed a remix of "Shape of You" with A. R. Rahman, an Indian composer and producer. What is busking? Busking is the act of entertaining people in a public place, often for compensation. Examples of busking include singing, dancing and playing an instrument. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
