English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recently addressed a viral incident in Bengaluru, where police interrupted his street performance while he was in the city for his +-=÷x 2025 India Tour. The video of the interruption quickly gained attention on social media, leading to speculation about whether Sheeran had obtained permission to perform.
Ed Sheeran set the record straight in an Instagram post, assuring his fans that the street performance was not spontaneous. He clarified, “We had permission to busk, hence us playing in that exact spot, was planned out before, it wasn’t just us randomly turning up. All good though. See ya at the show tonight x.” He also shared a picture expressing his excitement for the “Night 2” performance in Bengaluru.
The incident occurred when Bengaluru police, unaware of Sheeran’s identity, asked him to stop playing. One officer even unplugged Sheeran’s microphone mid-performance, which fueled confusion among onlookers and fans. Many social media users came to his defense, pointing out that Sheeran had followed the necessary protocols and that the interruption was unwarranted. After his clarification, fans expressed their frustration, calling the episode embarrassing given the artist had obtained the required permissions.
Ed Sheeran’s India tour has been a highly anticipated event, with the four-time Grammy Award winner performing in Bengaluru on Saturday. He is scheduled for another concert tonight at the NICE grounds. Sheeran previously performed in Hyderabad alongside Armaan Malik and has upcoming performances in Pune, Shillong, and Delhi NCR. Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, Bengaluru is the only city where Sheeran will perform twice during his India tour.
Despite the brief interruption, Sheeran’s fans in Bengaluru are eager to enjoy his performance tonight, looking forward to an unforgettable show as part of his highly anticipated tour.
