Ed Sheeran brings 6-City India Tour to Shillong
- February 13th, 2025 -

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Ed Sheeran Brings His Historic 6-City India Tour to Shillong with a Mesmerising Performance

Global superstar Ed Sheeran brought his record-breaking + - = ÷ x Tour to Shillong after a riveting performance in Bengaluru. Produced and promoted by AEG Presents Asia and BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, this highly anticipated performance marked Ed Sheeran’s debut in Shillong. Fans were treated to an intimate and electrifying experience, with the concert turning into a monumental event. This performance was not just a concert, but an event that set the stage for an unforgettable journey across the country.

Before Ed Sheeran took the stage, the evening started off with an electrifying performance by Kayan, the multi-talented singer, songwriter and DJ known for her soulful voice and genre-blending tracks such as ‘Cool Kids’, an acoustic version of ‘Iris’ and ‘Hold Me Down’. She left the audience mesmerised with a stunning set, building the perfect anticipation for Ed's highly awaited performance.

As the sun began to set, the anticipation in the air was palpable and the moment Ed Sheeran took the stage donning a t-shirt that said ‘Shillong’ celebrating the city, the crowd erupted in cheers! Ed looked out at the audience and said, “Shillong, how are you feeling? Thank you so much for coming here. It’s my first time here! I’m so happy to be here.”

Opening with ‘Castle on the Hill’, the atmosphere instantly ignited and fans couldn’t help but join in, singing along to every word. The evening was set ablaze with energy and it was clear that the concert would be more than just a typical performance—it was a shared experience. Before he played ‘A team’ Ed shared a heartfelt moment, saying, “I’m gonna play you a song I wrote when I was 18. When I wrote it, I really thought this song would change everything. I thought this would be my one hit wonder. 15 years later to come to places I’ve never travelled to before and play it in font of an audience - it blows my mind.”

Ed Sheeran Brings His Historic 6-City India Tour to Shillong with a Mesmerising Performance

During his performance, he emphasised that nothing is pre-recorded - every sound is created live, layered in real-time and erased once the show ends, making each city's experience truly one-of-a-kind. Using a loop station, he taps into his creativity by recording short segments of music - beats, melodies and harmonies - which are then played back in a continuous loop. By layering these elements, he builds rich, dynamic compositions on the spot, crafting an immersive sonic experience that exists only in the moment before being wiped clean for the next performance.

Sheeran’s remarkable stage presence and connection with the audience only grew stronger as the night unfolded in the picturesque city of Shillong. Hits like ‘Shivers’, ‘I’m a Mess’, ‘Photograph’, ‘Happier’ and a surprise cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘Love Yourself’ had the crowd buzzing, but it was the fan-favourite ‘Perfect’ that truly set the venue on fire when it began, as fans belted out the lyrics louder than Ed himself, creating an unforgettable moment of pure excitement. Ed Sheeran said, “Shillong, you are by far the loudest audience” and encouraged them to keep going!

As the evening neared its end, the encore was a true testament to Sheeran’s ability to create an unforgettable live experience. Performing ‘You Need Me, I Don’t Need You’ and ‘Shape of You’, the show closed with ‘Bad Habits’ where the night concluded on a high, with the crowd singing along to every word, creating a chorus that resonated long after the final note was a moment of pure joy, where fans and the artist alike shared in the magic of live music.

With BookMyShow Live at the helm, this historic 6-city tour marks a significant milestone for live entertainment in India, highlighting the growing demand for world-class performances in cities beyond the usual metros. Bringing Ed Sheeran’s tour to Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru for two shows, Shillong and soon to Delhi-NCR for the last stop, underscores BookMyShow Live's commitment to delivering premium live entertainment experiences and expanding the reach of global talent to new audiences.

About BookMyShow

Launched in 2007, BookMyShow, owned and operated by Big Tree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (founded in 1999), is India's leading entertainment destination with global operations and the one-stop shop for every entertainment need. The firm is present in over 700 towns and cities in India and works with partners across the industry to provide unmatched entertainment experiences to millions of customers. Over the years, the company has evolved from a purely online ticketing platform for movies across 7,000 plus screens, to end-to-end management of live entertainment events including music concerts, live performances, theatricals, sports and more, all accomplished at par with global standards.

Some of the key properties that BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, has brought to its markets over the past few years include Lollapalooza India, Backstreet Boys’ DNA World Tour, Post Malone’s debut India show at the Feeding India concert, U2’s The Joshua Tree Tour, NBA’s debut games in India, Disney’s Aladdin, Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR as also international artists such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber to name a few.

BookMyShow is invested in providing the best user experience, whether on-ground or online and to that effect, launched BookMyShow Stream, India’s largest home-grown transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) platform hosting award-winning and critically acclaimed content from around the world, complementing its cinemas business. BookMyShow also houses India’s most extensive organic reviews and ratings engine for movies and has driven technology innovations, such as the m-ticket and Movie Mode, impacting tens of millions of users and the industry at large.

With continued support from marquee investors like TPG Growth, Stripes Group, Elevation Capital (formerly SAIF Partners), Accel and Network18, BookMyShow has constantly demonstrated category leadership, growing beyond India with operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE and Sri Lanka. BookMyShow is also committed to society at large, by way of its charity initiative BookASmile, which supports special causes to enrich the lives of the less fortunate across India through entertainment-led experiences.

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