English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is currently in Bengaluru as part of his +-=÷x 2025 India Tour, but a recent incident involving the Bengaluru police has sparked widespread attention on social media. A video of the musician being interrupted during a street performance went viral, leading many to question whether the performance was impromptu and whether Sheeran had obtained the necessary permissions.
The incident occurred when Sheeran was performing on the streets of Bengaluru, and police officers approached him, instructing him to stop. One officer even unplugged the microphone while Sheeran was still playing, leading to confusion among fans and onlookers about whether the singer had permission to perform there.
Taking to Instagram stories to address the situation, Sheeran clarified that the performance was not a spontaneous act. “We had permission to busk btw, hence us playing in that exact spot, was planned out before, it wasn’t just us randomly turning up,” he explained. “All good though. See ya at the show tonight x.” He also shared a post expressing his excitement for his upcoming performance later that evening as part of his tour.
Despite the clarification, many social media users expressed their frustration at the interruption. Fans pointed out that it was embarrassing for the police to stop Sheeran, given that he had followed all the proper procedures and obtained prior approval. The incident became a talking point online, with many calling it an unfortunate misstep.
This incident comes just ahead of Sheeran’s second performance in Bengaluru, scheduled for tonight at the NICE grounds. The musician had performed earlier in the city on Saturday and will also be performing in other cities across India, including Pune, Shillong, and Delhi NCR. Bengaluru is the only city on the tour where Sheeran will perform twice due to overwhelming ticket demand.
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Earlier in his tour, Sheeran performed in Hyderabad with fellow artist Armaan Malik. His India tour is part of his +-=÷x album promotion, with his performances highly anticipated by fans across the country. Despite the brief setback in Bengaluru, the singer’s fans are eager to enjoy his upcoming performances in the coming days.