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Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
How to buy Ed Sheeran Portman Road tickets: Exact prices, new dates, how to maximise your chances & mistakes to avoid
ED SHEERAN has announced he will be playing three dates at Ipswich Town's Portman Road stadium in July. The pop star hasn't performed in the UK since March 2023 - here is everything you need to know about his upcoming shows and how to get tickets for them. When do Ed Sheeran tickets go on sale? 3 Ed Sheeran has announced three dates at Portman Road Credit: Getty The general sale for Ed Sheeran tickets is on Friday, 9 May at 10am. Fans must have a Ticketmaster account registered with the email address that was used during this process. It has also been announced that Ipswich Town season ticket holders will have an exclusive pre-sale window at 10am BST on Thursday, July 8 2025. The deadline to join the pre-sale for the general public has now passed. What dates is Ed Sheeran playing Portman Road? The Azizam singer will be performing three dates at Portman Road this year on July 11, 12 and 13, 2025. He previously played Portman Road in 2021 as part of TikTok's UEFA Euro 2020 show, but due to Covid, it was live streamed with no adoring fans in attendance. How much do Ed Sheeran tickets cost? 3 Tickets for Sheeran's Ipswich concerts start from £45 Credit: Getty According to information on Ticketmaster, tickets will be £95 for the standing floor and free-flow lower bowl. Those in the upper tiers will range between £45-£125. All tickets are also subject to a maximum 10% of face value booking fee as well as a £1 levy payable to the LIVE Trust, a funding initiative that offers financial support to those working across live music. There will also be a £3 transaction charge per order. Top tips for getting Ed Sheeran tickets and mistakes to avoid when buying them To stand the best chance of being successful in your quest to buy Ed Sheeran tickets make sure you avoid doing the following: Waiting until Friday morning to register — set up your account with the supplier ahead of them going on sale. — set up your account with the supplier ahead of them going on sale. Leaving your account unverified — a phone number and passcode will need to be set up. — a phone number and passcode will need to be set up. Assuming your old account is active — if you already have an account, double check it is still working, billing info is accurate and saved, and that you can remember the password. — if you already have an account, double check it is still working, billing info is accurate and saved, and that you can remember the password. Poor internet connection — ensure your internet signal is strong. — ensure your internet signal is strong. Low batteries — check that the devices you are using are plugged in or fully charged. — check that the devices you are using are plugged in or fully charged. Refreshing the page while in the waiting room — ticketing sites use a queuing system when they are busy and warn that refreshing won't move you up the line (the page updates automatically, so once in the queue it's advisable to just wait and keep your fingers crossed). Ed Sheeran and his promoters are committed to combating the unethical secondary ticketing and resale. Do not buy tickets through an unofficial website as you will be refused entry to the concert. What can I expect Ed Sheeran to perform? 3 Ed Sheeran is an Ipswich Town fan and minority shareholder in the club (Photo by) Ed Sheeran has announced his new album, 'Play', will be released on September 12 which will feature recently released singles - Azizam and Old Phone. The four-time Grammy winner has stated in a promotional video: '[Play] is the most exciting thing that he has done as an artist so far, and it completely draws a line under everything that I've done and feels like a fresh chapter. 'The sounds are sounds that we don't use in western pop music.' Fans can also expect Ed to also perform his biggest hits such as 'Shape of You' and 'Perfect'. Who will be supporting Ed Sheeran at Portman Road? Sheeran has announced that different artists will be opening for him on each night of his Portman Road shows.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ed Sheeran announces series of Ipswich Portman Road gigs
Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced a series of homecoming gigs at Ipswich Town Football Club's Portman Road who went to school near Framlingham and is a minority stakeholder at the football club, announced he will play three shows at the stadium on 11, 12 and 13 comes as he announced his new album Play would be released in September. Fans will be able to pre-order his new album to gain access to a pre-sale at 09:00 GMT on Wednesday for the shows before general sale begins Friday at 10:00. Sheeran will supported by Myles Smith and Tori Kelly on 11 following night will be supported by Busted and Dylan before the final show will have James Blunt and Maisie Peters supporting. Ipswich Town began teasing the news on Thursday night with a few images of a play symbol on the football club's had been projected on to the side of Portman Road as well as the Orwell were quick to realise what the tease meant and the posts were filled with comments, many expressing they could not wait for the shows."Finally... squad number 17 making his Portman Road debut four years after signing," one fan said."Teddy's coming home," another added. Sheeran previously performed at the stadium in 2021 as part of TikTok's UEFA Euro 2020 the event was live streamed, there was no live audience. The singer also previously played a series of shows at Ipswich's Chantry Park in 2019 and since then has done several impromptu Ashton, Ipswich Town chairman and chief executive previously said he had spoken with Sheeran last year about a possible show at the same he had also been speaking with boxer Fabio Wardley who announced a fight at the stadium last month."Both relationships [with Sheeran and Wardley] since we've come in, they're family."We're proud of them, they're proud of us." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Copa Del Rey Final: Who's the controversial referee for Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clasico Cup finale?
Barcelona, in scintillating form, faces a stumbling Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey final that offers the Catalan side a chance to inflict a third humiliation on its rival, which is seeking redemption as it bids to avoid a trophyless campaign. Despite the mouth-watering clash at hands, the main focus of the match remains on the match officials, especially the referee. Los Blancos have already clashed with the RFEF and now, it has taken an unexpected turn towards off-field matters with La Liga chief Javier Tebas also getting involved. Who is the referee for Copa del Rey final? Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea will officiate the final in Sevilla. The 39-year-old began officiating in the Segunda Division in 2011, and in 2015 he was promoted to La Liga. In 2018, he was put on the FIFA referees list. He officiated his first senior international match on 10 October 2019 in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying between Belarus and Estonia. De Burgos Bengoetxea is a native of Bilbao, and works as a dental technician. What is the row between the referee and Real Madrid? Copa del Rey final referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea welled up on Friday when speaking about the pressure officials have faced from Real Madrid TV this season. Following which Los Blancos cancelled the open training, press conference and asked the federation to change the officials. The 15-time European champions also threatened to boycott the final and issued a public statement amid all the controversies. ALSO READ | Copa del Rey final referee statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up RMA vs BAR - list of match officials Referee - Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (ESP) Video Assistant Referee (VAR) - Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes (ESP)
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sir Gareth Southgate to deliver the 2025 Richard Dimbleby Lecture
BBC Factual has today announced that former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate will deliver the 48th Richard Dimbleby Lecture. The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate will broadcast in March on BBC One and iPlayer, produced by BBC Studios. In one of the highest profile roles in the country, Southgate forged a unique management style, combining calm empathy with mental resilience, emotional intelligence and strong accountability. His leadership at England propelled the national team to its most sustained success in fifty years, reaching the 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi Final and the UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024 Finals. In the process, Southgate revitalised and reshaped the England team's footballing identity, and inspired the nation. In the lecture he will explore the concept of belief, examine the power of unity, and highlight the importance of resilience, especially for young people in a fast changing and challenging world. Gareth Southgate, who was knighted in the New Year Honours for his services to football, and has recently become a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School, says: 'After stepping down as England manager following eight very special years, I've been reflecting on what I have lived through and what I have learned. I was extremely humbled and honoured when the BBC asked me to deliver the Dimbleby Lecture, especially given the esteemed list of past speakers. I consider it a true privilege to be offered such a prestigious platform to talk about what I believe in and what I care about.' Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events, says: 'We are delighted that Sir Gareth Southgate has agreed to deliver this year's Dimbleby Lecture. His extensive career in football, unwavering dedication and leadership have not only brought great achievements on the field, but they continue to inspire new generations. In an era of increasing division, it is more important than ever to address how resilience and unity can help us all navigate a challenging world. It's an honour to have him share his insights and experiences with our audience.' The transmission details of the Lecture will be announced soon. Sir Gareth is joining an illustrious group of academics, artists, entrepreneurs, and members of the Royal Family who have delivered the annual lecture since its inception in 1972, in memory of the veteran broadcaster who died in 1965. Previous speakers have included acclaimed actor David Harewood, Dame Sarah Gilbert, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Baroness Martha Lane Fox, Christine Lagarde, Bill Gates, Sir Terry Pratchett, and HRH The Prince of Wales. The lecture will be recorded in front of an invited audience and will be introduced by David Dimbleby. The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate (1x50) is made by BBC Studios Events for BBC One and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events. Mark Harrison is the Commissioning Editor. It will be executive produced by Catherine Stirk for BBC Studios Events. Notes to Editors Gareth Southgate holds the record as the man who has represented England in more games than anyone else with 102 matches as men's senior team manager and 57 as a player - a total of 159 caps. The only manager bar 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey to lead the England men's team into a major tournament final, finishing runners up in Euro 2020 and 2024, he managed England at four major tournaments, also reaching the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and quarter-finals in 2022. In doing so he holds the record for winning more major tournament games than any other England Manager in history. He is a former winning Club Captain with a distinguished playing career spanning over 500 games for Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough, where he was appointment Manager in 2006, the youngest in the history of the Premier League at the time. Gareth is a sought-after advisor, speaker and mentor within sport and business on areas including high performance, leadership, culture and resilience. Whilst having supported numerous charity projects he is proud to be focused on his work as a Goodwill Ambassador for The King's Trust, Ambassador for Martin House Children's Hospice and Patron of Help for Heroes. His role with England and cultural importance to the country inspired the award- winning West End play 'Dear England', the title of which was taken from an open letter he wrote to England fans during the Covid-19 pandemic. By critical acclaim it is returning to the West End in 2025, and has been adapted by the BBC into a screen play. Gareth has won BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year twice and has been awarded an OBE for his services to football, as well as receiving the ultimate accolade in the 2024 New Years Hour List where he was knighted for his services to football. FS
