Ed Sheeran thrills with surprise set at Big Weekend

Ed Sheeran delighted fans with a surprise performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool, which took place in 2022. The popular singer, known for his hit song 'Shape of You', took to the New Music Stage on Saturday afternoon. He explained that he chose this stage because he had never performed there before and felt it had the best energy. While many fans were thrilled to see him, some were disappointed when access to the tent had to be paused because it reached maximum capacity. Before the event, there were rumors swirling around Sefton Park about a big-name guest, and Radio 1 confirmed it was indeed Ed Sheeran. This marked Ed's fifth appearance at Big Weekend, having last performed at the festival in Coventry in 2022. He is gearing up for a European and UK tour, with Myles Smith, the singer of 'Stargazing', supporting him. Fans like Ellie, David, and George were ecstatic to be part of the crowd in the tent. Ellie expressed her excitement, saying, 'It's absolutely mental! ' David added that it was incredible to have Ed perform a secret set. However, some festivalgoers felt that Ed should have been on the larger Main Stage, where more people could have enjoyed his performance. Friends Scarlett and Kate were among those who missed out, as they were unable to enter when the area reached its limit. Kate shared her excitement with her mom, saying, 'I’ll send you videos! ', but she was disappointed that she could not see Ed live. The Big Weekend in Liverpool was expected to attract over 100,000 fans, with around 100 acts performing across four stages. The rest of the weekend featured Sam Fender headlining on Saturday night and Mumford & Sons on Sunday. Other artists like Tate McRae, Lola Young, Jorja Smith, Wet Leg, and HAIM were also scheduled to perform on the final day of the festival.