WATCH: Ed Sheeran performs to 48,000 fans in the middle of a thunderstorm

The singer topped off the Australian leg of his tour in Sydney.

Published 9th Dec 2015

Ed Sheeran topped off the Australian leg of his 'x tour' with a gig at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

The 24-year-old singer performed in the huge open air stadium accompanied by a massive thunderstorm which was captured on camera by some of the concertgoers.

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Ed's next tour date is in Auckland, New Zealand.