Ed Sheeran announces UK tour support act

As if going to see superstar Ed Sheeran on his upcoming tour wasn't enough, the 'Shape Of You' singer has announced that Anne-Marie will be joining him as the support artist.

Anne-Marie, who has has major success with hits such as 'Ciao Adios' and 'Alarm', will join Ed on the European leg of his upcoming tour, including all of his UK dates.

The singer took to Twitter to announce the exciting news, writing, 'THE SECRET IS FINALLY OUT. I am supporting my favourite human on tour this year! I can't wait @edsheeran ❤️❤️ this is gan be FUN!' sic

Ed Sheeran is due to start the UK leg of his tour on May 27th when he will be performing in Manchester, continuing to Glasgow, Newcastle and Cardiff.

MAY 2018

Manchester Etihad Stadium - Sun 27th

JUNE 2018

Glasgow Hampden Park - Sun 3rd

Newcastle St James' Park - Sun 10th

Cardiff Principality Stadium - Tue 21st

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Anne-Marie joined Ed on tour last year and described the experience as "amazing".

Whilst on tour she celebrated her birthday, when asked if they got up to anything wild or stupid after their shows Anne-Marie admitted she was keen to "be good" and look after her voice. However, she did end up spending her birthday in Paris and Barcelona saying, "it was really amazing to celebrate my birthday on tour, every night was just incredible".

In other Ed Sheeran news he's had a very busy couple of months!

Last December he received his MBE from Prince Charles, the two singles that he features on were released, Eminem's 'River' and Taylor Swift's 'End Game' featuring Future and Ed Sheeran.

The video for Eminem and Ed's single 'River' dropped earlier this week. Check it out here.

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