Cian Ducrot opens up about his friend Ed Sheeran

Cian joined Ed Sheeran on tour

Ed Sheeran / Cian Ducrot
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 26th Sep 2024
Last updated 26th Sep 2024

Cian Ducrot has now been announced for Hits Radio Live, joining us on Saturday 23rd November at the new Co-op Live venue in Manchester. At Hits Radio Live Manchester the line-up also includes Perrie, Jax Jones, Rita Ora, Clean Bandit, KSI, Teddy Swims and Tom Grennan.

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The line-up for Hits Radio Live Birmingham has also been announced, including Leigh-Anne, Joel Corry, Tom Walker, Sigala, Ella Henderson, Olly Alexander and Sugababes, taking place on Friday 22nd November at bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham.

Following the announcement that Cian would be joining us at Hits Radio Live Manchester, the singer joined Mike and Gemma on their show on Wednesday 25th September.

During the chat, Cian talked about spending time with his friend Ed Sheeran. Cian was Ed's special guest on tour, and the pair have remained friends, the 'Victory' singer admitted he's the "nicest, guy ever".

He told Mike and Gem: "Ed’s the nicest, nicest guy ever. He's so, so lovely, so kind, so humble, so normal. I mean, everything that you've heard and everything that I've said a million times, he's a huge inspiration."

Cian went on to reveal that despite being a huge star, and selling out stadiums around the world, he also makes time for his family, dropping his kids at school. Cian explained: "Ed Sheeran blows my mind. He's like a phenomenon, it's like this guy who somehow managed to be so low key, but is the biggest star in the world.

"And I'm just like, how are you? I think I saw him recently enough, we were at a studio together in the countryside and he was just, you know, talking about dropping his kids to school, Monday to Friday and just like having this kind of life.

"And then he's, like, playing these huge sold-out stadium shows, breaking records on the weekend and I'm like, what is going on? Like, who are you like, how is this? How is this even possible?

“Yeah, he's just the sweetest, most like down to earth guy.”

During the chat, Cian also revealed that he doesn't generally go out partying after a gig, admitting: "I'm pretty chill. Like I don't really party that much. I would lose my voice and I also probably don't know the energy.

"It kind of depends, like a lot of time we'll go on the bus afterwards or it kind of depends on the setup or where we are, where we're going, sometimes you just go straight home or straight to a hotel, sometimes you get on the bus and you know you might have a couple of drinks, just like you know, hang out, eat some food.

"A lot of the time I'll have my dinner after the show because I don't like eating before, but sometimes you gotta party. I feel like the only time I really start to like party is when I go to Ireland, because nobody like lets me go to bed!"

How can I get tickets for Hits Radio Live 2024?

Hits Radio Live Birmingham will be held at bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham (formerly Resorts World Arena) on Friday 22nd November 2024.

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Hits Radio Live Manchester will take place at the Coop Live Arena on Saturday 23rd November 2024.

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Take a look through the line up for our Hits Radio Live gigs:

Leigh-Anne

Little Mix's Leigh-Anne will be performing at Hits Radio Live Birmingham on the 22nd November. It will be the first time the solo artist has performed in Birmingham AND her first time at Hits Radio Live. Make sure you don't miss out, get your tickets now!

Teddy Swims

The incredible Teddy Swims will be joining us in Manchester on the 23rd November at the Co-op Live Arena. He will be performing some of his hit tracks including the HUGE 'Lose Control'. Don't miss out on his first time performing at the new Co-op Live for Hits Radio Live Manchester!

Tom Grennan

Tom Grennan will be joining us in Birmingham on Friday 22nd November at bp pulse LIVE, and then in Manchester on the 23rd November. Tom Grennan comes to Hits Radio Live, straight off the back of his latest sold out headline show at Gunnersbury Park. He's sure to wow crowds at the Co-op Live Arena, don't miss out!

Joel Corry

You asked for a party, and we delivered. The unbelievable Joel Corry will be bringing the house down at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on the 22nd November. Get your tickets and your dancing shoes now!

Perrie

Perrie will be joining us for her very first Hits Radio Live as a solo artist. She'll be taking to the stage in Manchester at the Co-op Live Arena. She promises to bring the energy to the night, don't miss out!

Olly Alexander

Years & Years front man Olly Alexander will be joining us in Birmingham on the 22nd November. He'll be bringing the party along with the rest of the star-studded line-up at the bp pulse LIVE Arena! Get your tickets now!

Jax Jones

The unbelievable Jax Jones will be joining us at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on the 23rd November. He is known for putting on absolutely incredible shows and we cannot wait for him to return to Hits Radio Live later this year. Get your tickets NOW!

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Rita Ora

Pop icon, Rita Ora, will be joining us in Manchester for an unbelievable set of her biggest hits. Want to see the 'Black Widow' and 'Hot Right Now' star? Then what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now...

Tom Walker

The 'Leave a Light On' and 'Just You and I' singer is back at Hits Radio Live this November in Birmingham. Tom Walker is known for his incredible performances and we can't wait to have him on the Hits Radio Live Stage!

Clean Bandit

Clean Bandit will be coming to Manchester to perform at the Co-op Live Arena on the 23rd November. They'll be back at Hits Radio Live playing some of their huge worldwide hits such as 'Rather Be' and 'Rockabye'. Don't miss out and make sure you get your tickets now!

Cian Ducrot

Cian Ducrot will be joining us at Hits Radio Live in Manchester on the 23rd November. He'll be wow-ing the crowds with his incredible hits 'I'll Be Waiting' and 'All For You'. You won't want to miss this. Get your tickets now!

KSI

The legend that is KSI will be joining the line-up in Manchester on the 23rd November. He'll be performing some of his top hits like 'Not Over Yet' and 'Holiday' for you at the Co-op Live Arena! Join us for a huge party... get your tickets now

Sugababes

We heard you and we've got you. Pop icons Sugababes will be joining the line-up in Birmingham for an incredible night of their biggest hits - you know the ones... Don't miss this, get your tickets now!

Sigala

Sigala will be raising the roof at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on the 22nd November! Don't miss out on this incredible party

Now read:

Hits Radio Live: Book your tickets for our upcoming shows

Get to know 'Heaven' singer Cian Ducrot

Cian Ducrot's debut album: Everything you need to know about 'Victory'

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