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Ed Sheeran wows Dublin crowd with surprise gig

By Emma Nevin

Ed Sheeran wows Dublin crowd with surprise gig

This is the moment when Ed Sheeran surprised fans with an impromptu gig in Dublin.

A crowd of up to 2,000 people packed into the Industries Hall at the RDS for the secret concert on Monday night - with fans only being informed about it just hours earlier.

Top listeners of the global superstar on Spotify were invited to what was billed as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' performance. Sheeran told the audience that he chose to perform in Ireland because it's where he decided he wanted to be a singer-songwriter.

The location was disclosed to the lucky few selected approximately two hours before the concert began.

Those who were invited received a message from organisers stating: "As a top fan and premium user on Spotify, you're invited to an exclusive Billions Club Live concert celebrating Ed's biggest hits.", reports the Irish Mirror.

"This intimate one-night-only event will bring his most iconic songs to life - just for his biggest fans in Dublin."

To rapturous applause, Sheeran told the crowd: "The reason I wanted to do it in Dublin is that this is the place where I decided I wanted to be a singer-songwriter. You know, it's a special place for me with my family, but it's also a special place for me musically."

He performed his songs that have garnered a billion streams. The set-list included Shape of You and I See Fire, concluding with Galway Girl and a rendition of The Parting Glass.

The English chart-topper caused quite a stir when he performed at the Fleadh Cheoil in a Wexford pub in August. He has also played several secret gigs in Dublin pubs in previous years.

A standout performance was a set in Doyles on College Street back in 2014. Sheeran's next official major gig is scheduled for December 9 at Dublin's 3Arena.

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