Ed Sheeran announces global live-streamed concert

Ed Sheeran has announced a global live-streamed show, The Equals Live Experience.

The ‘Bad Habits’ star will showcase his new album '=' during a special gig at Alexandra Palace in London, which will be broadcast worldwide via Amazon Music on 5^th December at 8pm GMT.

Five fans – including one guest each – are being offered the great opportunity to attend the 90-minute “stunning visual performance” in person.

“I’m looking forward to celebrating the release of = with this special
gig and with my fans from across the globe,” Sheeran said in a statement. “I’ll
be playing a load of new tracks for the first time on the night, too! See you
on the 5th x.”

It comes after the singer-songwriter delivered a virtual performance from within the Pokemon Go app on 22^nd November. A video of the show is available to view for eight days, until 30^th November at 9pm GMT.

Meanwhile, Sheeran was awarded the Favourite Male Pop Artist prize at the American Music Awards 2021 on 21^st November. He was up against Drake, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X and The Weeknd in the category.

Ed Sheeran is set to hit the road for a UK and Ireland stadium tour next year. Before that, he’ll play an intimate one-off Christmas show in London and headline Capital's Jingle Bell Ball.