Police officer unplugs Ed Sheeran’s microphone during impromptu street performance

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. Ed Sheeran’s impromptu street performance in India was cut short after a police officer pulled the plug on his microphone. The Perfect hitmaker, 33, is currently in Bengaluru, South India, to play several shows at the NICE Grounds as part of his ongoing Mathematics Tour.

Treating fans to a once-in-a-lifetime surprise performance for free, Sheeran was videoed playing some of his greatest hits on Church Street in the city. ‘We were going to play more than one song, but we’re only allowed to play only one song, so hopefully that’s enough,’ he explained. But when he was midway through belting out smash hit single Shape Of You, a police officer came along and cut the performance short.

Despite fans appearing to try and explain who the musician was, the officer continued to shut down the performance unplugging the microphone at Sheeran’s feet and sending everyone on their way. Sheeran took to his Instagram Stories to address what had happened: ‘We had permission to busk btw, hence us playing in that exact spot, was planned out before, wasn’t just us randomly turning up. ”All good though, see ya at the concert tonight.’.

It came after Shekar T Tekkannanavar, Deputy Commissioner of Police in Central Bengaluru, told ANI News Agency that Sheeran’s request to perform in the area was denied. ‘A member among the event organisers came to meet me to seek permission for the streetside performance at Church Street,’ he said. ‘I refused to give permission because Church Street gets very crowded. That is the reason he was asked to vacate the place.’.

Photograph singer Sheeran has already performed in Hyderabad and Chennai, and will take his tour to Shillong and Delhi following his Bengaluru shows. His ongoing Mathematics Tour saw Sheeran become the first international artist to play in Bhutan. On January 24, the singer performed at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, sharing a video to Instagram celebrating the achievement. ‘Had the honour to be the first ever international artist to play Bhutan last night. what a gig, what a country, what a beautiful place with incredible people. lemme know if i can move there, please and thank you,’ he wrote in the caption.

‘And also thank you so much for welcoming me and my touring crew, and for every volunteer who helped put on such a historic show. hopefully see you again soon!’. In the video he also reflected about the record-breaking performance, telling the crowd in footage from the show: ‘It’s mad that this is the first international concert here. I hope that there’s many more to come.’. Got a story?. If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

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