Indian police pull the plug on Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert

British singer issues a clarification he had permission to perform

Musician Ed Sheeran has been in India for a series of concerts, and was accompanied by Indian singer Shilpa Rao in a Sunday night performance. © Reuters

February 10, 2025 14:40 JST

(Reuters) -- A street performance by Ed Sheeran in India's tech capital of Bengaluru was stopped abruptly by police on Sunday, outraging fans and prompting the British singer to issue a clarification.

Sheeran, dressed in a white t-shirt and shorts was seen singing and playing his guitar on a pavement in the centre of Bengaluru ahead of his concert on Sunday night.