Ed Sheeran confirms stadium performance for Euro 2020
The Suffolk superstar will be live streaming a show from the Ipswich Town ground.
Suffolk superstar Ed Sheeran has confirmed he'll performing his new single for the first time as part of Tik Tok's UEFA Euro 2020 show, which will be live streamed from Ipswich Town FC's ground, Portman Road.
The singer announced the show, with the help of football legend David Beckham, in a video online.
In it Ed Sheeran can be seen joking with the footballer about performing a duet, before finishing off by scoring a goal wearing the Ipswich Town kit he sponsors.
WATCH: Ed Sheeran announces performance at Ipswich Town's Portman Road:
Announcing the gig Ed said:
“Can’t wait to perform at TikTok’s UEFA EURO 2020 show live from Portman Road. It’s a place I love and I’m looking forward to performing some fan faves as well as my new track for the first time! See you on the 25th June.”
Paul Hourican, Head of Music Operations UK at TikTok, added:
“We are honoured to play host to Ed Sheeran for this very special gig during the UEFA European Championships.
"He is one of the greatest pop stars of his generation, a truly groundbreaking live performer and I know this moment is going to be truly special for the global TikTok community.”
TikTok's UEFA EURO 2020 Show is a virtual performance accessed only via TikTok, there won't be a live audience and tickets cannot be purchased.
It will be live streamed from 9pm on Friday 25th June on Tik Tok, and will be available to view again on 26th June and 9th July for global audiences who missed out the first time.
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