Bengaluru fans got an unexpected treat when British singer Ed Sheeran gave an surprise performance on Church Street on Sunday morning. Without any prior announcement, the global music icon started singing on the footpath, quickly drawing a large crowd.
However, as the excitement grew, so did the crowd, prompting Bengaluru Police to step in. The on-duty officers, unaware of Sheeran’s identity, asked him to stop performing since he hadn’t obtained official permission. In a now-viral video, an officer was even seen unplugging his microphone mid-performance, leaving fans shocked.
Ed Sheeran is in Bengaluru for his scheduled concerts, and while his street performance was cut short, it created a huge buzz among music lovers in the city. The four-time Grammy winner wowed audiences at his first concert yesterday, and he’s set to perform again tonight at NICE Grounds. Given the overwhelming demand for tickets, Bengaluru is the only city on his India tour where he will perform on back-to-back days.
As part of his tour, Sheeran will also perform in Pune, Shillong, and Delhi NCR. Speaking about his love for India, he shared that performing here is always a special experience. Reflecting on his past visits, he said, “Every time I come back to India, it feels even more thrilling. In 2014, I had no idea my music had such a strong following here. It wasn’t until 2015 that I realized how much people truly enjoy my songs. Today, it’s clear that India is one of my biggest markets.”
With fans eagerly awaiting his next show, Sheeran’s Bengaluru concerts are shaping up to be an unforgettable musical spectacle.
