Ed Sheeran Goes Live on Apple Music and Apple TV+
Apple Music Live is back for its second season on May 10th, 2023, and it’s kicking off with a bang! The live performance series that gives the biggest stars in music a stage to connect with audiences around the world will feature an exclusive performance by award-winning global superstar Ed Sheeran at the Eventim Apollo in London. In the intimate live performance, Sheeran will showcase his brand-new album, – (pronounced “subtract”), in full for the first time alongside a 12-piece band that includes Aaron Dessner of The National.
Sheeran’s Apple Music Live performance will debut on Wednesday, May 10, at noon PST on Apple Music at apple.co/AMLEdSheeran. For the first time, the performance — and all future Apple Music Live performances — will also be available to stream on Apple TV+. Fans can stream Sheeran’s performance on demand on both Apple Music and Apple TV+ beginning at 1 p.m. PST on May 10.
The star-studded inaugural season of Apple Music Live kicked off in May 2022 with an exclusive livestream of Harry Styles’s One Night Only in New York performance to celebrate the release of his acclaimed album Harry’s House. Additional standouts included Billie Eilish’s Live at the O2 performance, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Film, Alicia Keys’s first-ever Holiday Masquerade Ball, and riveting performances from chart-topping artists Lil Durk, Mary J. Blige, Luke Combs, and Wizkid. The full lineup of past performances in the Apple Music Live archive is available for your enjoyment.
The second season of Apple Music Live will kick off with an exclusive performance by Ed Sheeran at the Eventim Apollo in London. Sheeran will perform his latest album – in its entirety for the first time, along with some of his greatest hits. Fans can expect a highly emotional and heartfelt performance that showcases Sheeran’s musical prowess.Apple Music Live has a reputation for featuring the biggest stars in music, and the second season is no exception. In addition to Ed Sheeran, fans can look forward to performances by some of the most popular and acclaimed artists in the industry.
For the first time, the performance – and all future Apple Music Live performances – will be available to stream on both Apple Music and Apple TV+. This means that fans can enjoy Sheeran’s performance on demand, starting May 10th at 1 p.m. PST. The inaugural season of Apple Music Live was a resounding success, featuring some of the biggest names in music. From Harry Styles to Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys to Lil Durk, the first season of Apple Music Live was a star-studded affair that delighted music lovers around the world.
In addition to his upcoming performance on Apple Music Live, Sheeran’s latest album – is now available to stream on Apple Music. The album features 14 tracks and was produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. In his Apple Music Live performance, Sheeran will offer fans an intimate look into the series of life events that led him to pen the album. Ahead of his Apple Music Live performance, Sheeran sat down with Apple Music 1 host Matt Wilkinson for an exclusive interview. The interview will air on Tuesday, May 9th and promises to offer fans a unique perspective into the making of the new album.
Sheeran is one of the top performing artists of all time on Apple Music, with over 9.5 billion plays globally and 240 million Shazam tags. His smash hit “Shape of You” is the most streamed song of all time on Apple Music, with over 930 million plays worldwide. Additionally, more than 45 of Sheeran’s songs have reached No. 1 on the Daily Top 100, making him one of the most popular artists on the platform.
