Ed Sheeran to Mark ‘X’ Album’s 10th Anniversary With Special Brooklyn Show: ‘Feels Wild

Ed Sheeran is preparing a special event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn to mark the 10th anniversary of his second album. This one-night-only show will feature a setlist reflecting the album’s Wembley Edition, capturing the essence of the live recording. Sheeran is collaborating with ticketing service Seated to ensure his fans have access to tickets for this celebratory event.

In a recent Instagram post, the ‘Don’t’ singer announced the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of the album along with new merchandise. The video shared on Instagram showcases multiple Sheerans engaged in various activities, all adorned in black hoodies bearing the album’s distinctive green “x” design. As his song ‘Sing’ plays in the background, Sheeran’s video teaser hints at the release of the anniversary merch soon.

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Since its original launch, the album, also known as ‘Multiply,’ has achieved over 22 million global sales. One of its standout tracks, ‘Thinking Out Loud,’ earned Sheeran Grammy awards for Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year in 2015, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart the same year.

In the caption of the post, the singer reflected on the making of the album and the period in his life that gave it its genesis. “10th anniversary of Multiply this year, which feels wild but also a lot has happened in that 10 years. This album was made from 2011 – 2014 and spanned my whole personal life through that time, which was a mad time,” Sheeran wrote.

He continued: “Going from playing pubs and clubs to selling arenas in those years, falling in and out of love, travelling all round the world, working with some of the best producers in the world, it was a real rollercoaster, and it’s been amazing to revisit all the memories.”

Sheeran told fans he “can’t wait to experience the ‘Multiply’ show” with them “and remember some amazing moments over this summer together “’Multiply’ anniversary show is on 22nd May at Barclays Center New York.”

-Sushmita Sarkar