Apple Music Live is back with its second season, featuring an exclusive performance by global superstar Ed Sheeran. The live performance series brings some of the biggest names in music to the stage to connect with audiences around the world.
Sheeran will kick off Season Two with an intimate live performance at the Eventim Apollo in London. In this performance, he will showcase his album, - (pronounced "subtract"), in full for the first time, backed by a 12-piece band that features Aaron Dessner of The National.
Fans can catch the debut of Sheeran's Apple Music Live performance on Wednesday, May 10, at noon PST on Apple Music at apple.co/AMLEdSheeran.
Apple TV+ Offers Streaming Access
For the first time ever, Apple TV+ will now offer streaming access to all upcoming Apple Music Live performances. Starting May 10th, fans can stream Ed Sheeran's exclusive performance on-demand via both Apple Music and Apple TV+.
Last year's debut season of Apple Music Live showcased a star-studded lineup of performances. The series kicked off with Harry Styles's One Night Only in New York, which celebrated the release of his acclaimed album Harry's House.
Other shows included Billie Eilish's Live at the O2, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Music Film, and Alicia Keys's first-ever Holiday Masquerade Ball.
The season also featured unforgettable performances by Lil Durk, Mary J. Blige, Luke Combs, and Wizkid. Fans can view the complete lineup of past performances in the Apple Music Live archive.
Sheeran's New Album
The 14-track album, -, which delves into the series of life events that inspired Sheeran to create the album, is now available for streaming on Apple Music. Produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, the album features a collection of Sheeran's latest songs.
"I'm delighted to share my Subtract album show with you," said Sheeran. "I was really nervous on the day, as it was my first time performing the new album tracks. The show was brought to life by Aaron and the incredible band, and it was an honor to stand beside them. It was an emotional night, but I'm so pleased we got to document it."
"We're excited to present this Apple Music Live show, which offers an utterly unique perspective into how one of the world's most popular musicians is dealing with some of the heaviest traumas imaginable. It's an emotional, soul-searching ride - but also extremely fulfilling,"
according to Matt Wilkinson, the host of Apple Music 1.
Ed Sheeran recently won a copyright lawsuit regarding his song "Thinking Out Loud." The lawsuit was filed by the estate of the late musician Marvin Gaye, who claimed that Sheeran's hit song copied elements of Gaye's 1973 track "Let's Get It On."
After a lengthy legal battle, a federal jury in New York ruled in favor of Sheeran, finding that "Thinking Out Loud" did not infringe on the copyright of "Let's Get It On."
The case has been closely watched by the music industry, as it raises important questions about the boundaries of copyright law and how similar two songs can be before one is considered to be infringing on the other.
