Ed Sheeran Wows Fans with Surprise Performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend

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Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, performing on the new music stage in Liverpool to a crowd of thousands. The 34-year-old singer took the stage just 45 minutes before his set, opening with "Castle on the Hill" and performing hits like "Shivers," "A-Team," "Don't," "Old Phone," and "Photograph." Sheeran chose to perform on the new music stage, wanting to celebrate up-and-coming musicians. The area was locked down due to unprecedented demand, with fans dancing, jumping, and singing along to his music.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ed Sheeran's surprise performance was announced just 45 minutes before he took the stage at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool.
  • The singer performed on the new music stage, which he chose for its unique location and to celebrate up-and-coming musicians.
  • The area was locked down due to unprecedented demand, with fans reaching out past the tent where Sheeran performed.
  • Sheeran's set included hits like "Castle on the Hill," "Shivers," "A-Team," "Don't," "Old Phone," and "Photograph."
  • Fans praised Sheeran's performance, with one writing on Radio 1's Instagram announcement, "Absolutely everything Liverpool needed."
  • Sheeran is currently on tour and made a special appearance at the festival as a surprise for fans.

Statistics:

  • 34: The age of Ed Sheeran at the time of the performance.
  • 45: The number of minutes before Sheeran took the stage that the surprise performance was announced.
  • Thousands: The number of fans that packed into the new music stage to see Sheeran perform.
  • 5: The number of songs That Sheeran performed at the festival, including old and new hits like "Castle on the Hill" and "Shivers."
  • 1: The number of the stage on which Sheeran performed, designated as the new music stage.

Sources:

  • By, Janine Yaqoob & Amy Denman & Daniel Bird
  • BBC Radio 1
  • The Mirror