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Gloria Brancatisano / March 16, 2022

Ed Sheeran announces 2023 Australia tour – here’s how to get tickets

The global superstar will play shows across Australia in February and March 2023.

Absolute singalong king Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2023 for a massive run of stadium shows as part of his + – = ÷ x (The Mathematics) Tour .

It will be Ed’s first tour Down Under since his record breaking 2018 Divide Tour , which saw him smash the record for the highest selling tour in history, with more than a million tickets sold across Australia and New Zealand alone.

So you know this tour is going to be HUGE!

Ed Sheeran 2023 Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates

• March 12, 2023, – Optus Stadium, Perth WA
• February 10, 2023, – Eden Park, Auckland NZ

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday 23 March @ 2pm (local)/ 5pm (AEDT) (**Please note: Tickets can only be purchased via the Ticketmaster website and app. There are no Outlet or Call Centre sales.)

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Cutting-edge production the likes of which have never been seen before in Australia or New Zealand is set to make this run of shows even more special. We all know that a live Ed Sheeran performance is an absolute spectacle of musicianship, commanding the stage as a largely one-man band – now fans will get to see Ed perform in the round surrounded by fans. It is truly magical stuff.

No stranger to breaking records, Ed’s latest album = debuted at #1 in both Australia and New Zealand with singles ‘Bad Habits’ and ‘Shivers’ (3 x Platinum AU, Platinum NZ) certifiable smash hits. That is before we take a look at his impressive hit-making record across the last decade-plus, so you better be ready for a night of singalongs.

Ed Sheeran will take over Perth’s Optus Stadium on Sunday 12 March 2023. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 23 March @ 2pm (local) via Ticketmaster.com.au.

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Ed Sheeran 2023 Australia Tour Ticket Tips

When is Ed Sheeran touring Australia?

Ed Sheeran is heading out on his +- =÷ x Tour, and will tour Australia and New Zealand across February and March 2023. His Australian and New Zealand tour dates include:

• Sunday 12 March 2023 – Optus Stadium, Perth , WA
• Friday 10 February 2023 – Eden Park, Auckland , NZ

When do tickets to Ed Sheeran’s Australian tour go on sale?

Ed Sheeran will tour Australia and New Zealand across February and March 2023. Tickets for Ed Sheeran’s tour will go on sale to the general public from:

• Optus Stadium – Wednesday 23 March @ 2pm (local time)
• Eden Park – Wednesday 23 March @ 11am (local time)

Please note:  You need to have your mobile/smartphone on hand during the purchase process.

Tickets can only be purchased via the Ticketmaster website and app. There are no Outlet or Call Centre sales.

Log into your Ticketmaster account and update your password if needed!

Get in early and ensure all your MyTicketmaster account details are up to date – from your password to your card details and your phone number.

Ticketmaster will regularly ask you to update your password to ensure the security of your account – you don’t want to get stuck having to change your password while the ticket timer is counting down during onsale as you can risk losing the incredible tickets you have secured.

Instead, now that you know you want to purchase tickets, log into your account and update your password today to ensure you are ready to nab those tickets.

How can I buy tickets to Ed Sheeran’s 2023 Australian tour?

In preparation for tickets going on sale, we recommend that you set up a MyTicketmaster account , if you don’t already have one.

The promoters of Ed Sheeran’s tour are committed to combatting unethical secondary ticketing and resale.

On your mobile phone/smartphone, the Ticketmaster App (on iOS or Android) will be your ticket for entry.

Once the tickets have been purchased, you will receive a simple email confirmation as proof of purchase. This is NOT your ticket or ticket(s).

You will receive instructions on how to access your ticket(s) much nearer to the shows.

Upon arrival at the show, you will then be required to present your mobile/smartphone device containing your ticket(s) , and you’ll scan yourself and your party into the venue via the turnstiles/entrances.

How will my mobile/smartphone be linked to my Ed Sheeran ticket?

• Your mobile number will be verified during checkout and linked to your tickets during checkout.

• Your tickets will only be accessible via the iOS  or  Android Ticketmaster App . ( Download the Ticketmaster App here. )

• You will need to unlock your tickets  using your verified mobile number  closer to the date of the event.

• If you don’t have the Ticketmaster App, please download it to your mobile device after purchase and sign in with your account details. ( Download the Ticketmaster App here. )

• Your mobile number will be verified during checkout and linked to your tickets. Please ensure your mobile device is fully charged when you arrive at the venue so that you can access your tickets.

How will my mobile number be verified in checkout?

During the checkout, you’ll be presented with a box to provide the mobile phone number you want to link to your ticket.

A code will then be sent to this mobile phone and you will be required to enter this code before you can proceed.

This number will then be linked to your order .

When you can unlock your tickets, a code will be sent to this number again for you to enter into the Ticketmaster app and access your tickets.

Get to know Mobile Tickets!

All tickets purchased to Ed Sheeran’s 2023 Australian tour via Ticketmaster are digital, meaning you can easily access your tickets on your phone via the Ticketmaster app or the web browser on your mobile phone, add them straight to your phone’s ticket wallet, and share them with your friends and family.

No PDFs, no printing, and no paper mean that you’ve always got your ticket with you.

Download the Ticketmaster App here.

Top tip:  To make entry on event day as quick as possible, we recommend adding your tickets to your phone’s wallet before arriving at the venue!

How much are the ‘’face value’’ tickets for Ed Sheeran’s Australian tour?

Ticket prices for Ed Sheeran’s 2023 Australian tour are:

• A Reserve – $189.90
• B Reserve – $149.90
• C Reserve – $109.90
• D Reserve – $ 89.90

Additional transaction fees and credit/debit card processing fees may apply.

Get to know Ticketmaster’s Smart Queue

If you aren’t familiar with  Smart Queue , it is Ticketmaster’s way of creating a clear and fair process for thousands of fans to buy tickets in a short space of time. Fans enter the virtual  Waiting Room  prior to onsale time before joining the  Smart Queue  – which acts as a ‘virtual line’, helping us protect you and your tickets in a more effective way.

The time you join the Waiting Room does not determine your place in the Smart Queue, so we recommend joining at least 10 minutes prior to the event going on sale.

When the sale begins, the Smart Queue will open and everyone in the Waiting Room is given a place in line. Those who did not join the Waiting Room will be placed at the end of the line.

• Sign in to your Ticketmaster account at least 10 minutes before joining the Waiting Room. This will speed up your purchase later.
• Confirm you have a valid form of payment in your account with current email and billing information. This will make checkout a breeze.
• Resist the urge to refresh. Your page will automatically refresh when you enter the Smart Queue.
• Keep an eye on the time! When it’s your turn, your spot will be held for 10 minutes to begin shopping.
• Just like before, tickets are always based on availability, demand, and are not guaranteed.

I can’t go any more and need to sell on my ticket. What do I do?

For Ed Sheeran’s 2023 +- =÷ x Tour, Ticketmaster will be offering a dedicated resale marketplace for fans in line with Ed Sheeran’s ethical resale principles.

To help combat unethical secondary ticketing, the ticket resale marketplace will provide a safe and secure place for you to sell your ticket/s via Ticketmaster if you can’t use them anymore.

Fans will be able to list and buy tickets to Ed Sheeran’s tour via Ticketmaster’s Resale marketplace, which is currently in the final stages of development for this tour.

More information on Ticketmaster’s Resale marketplace for Ed Sheeran’s 2023 +- =÷ x Tour will be available soon –> https://shops.ticketmasterpartners.com/resale

What is unethical secondary tickets and ticket resale?

Unethical secondary ticketing is when people buy tickets at face value and then resell them at inflated prices via non-artist approved methods and websites, thus denying real fans the chance to buy at face value.

Ticket touts and unauthorised resellers use multiple payment cards, false identities and sophisticated computer programmes (“bots”) to buy up large amounts of tickets which they then offer for resale at highly inflated prices.

For information on how to sell your tickets through Ticketmaster’s Resale marketplace for Ed Sheeran’s 2023 +- =÷ x Tour click here: https://shops.ticketmasterpartners.com/resale

What else are you doing to combat the secondary market?

Your mobile phone number is linked to your ticket order. Your tickets are linked to both your account with your chosen ticket agent AND you mobile phone number. This means your ticket and the individual information you gave when you purchased are linked.

If a ticket is resold in any method other than via official face-value resale channels then the mobile phone number will not be linked to the ticket(s) and you will be refused entry to the venue.

How do I purchase Accessible Seating tickets?

Accessible Seating tickets for wheelchair and companion card holders (where applicable) will be available to purchase online if you have a smart phone for ticket delivery.

Alternatively, all Accessible Seating bookings can be requested by contacting:

Optus Stadium, Perth

Eden Park, Auckland

Please ensure you include the Event Name, Venue, Date and Time along with your contact details in all booking requests.

How many Ed Sheeran tickets can I buy?

There will be a strict limit of six (6) tickets per show. This restriction is in place in order to give as many people as possible a fair chance to buy tickets.

The whole party must arrive at the same time as the person with the mobile/smartphone device containing all the tickets.

Please note:  Any and all transactions that are detected as bot purchases, patrons creating duplicate accounts in order to purchase more than the ticket limit or any action that indicates a suspicious purchase in excess of the ticket limit will be cancelled.

What if we want to go as a bigger group/family?

You will have to try to complete another order with another mobile device.

Why can’t I access my Ed Sheeran tickets right away?

All tickets purchased for Ed Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x (The Mathematics) 2023 Tour are digital and will only be accessible on a digital mobile/smartphone via Ticketmaster’s mobile app. Therefore, no physical tickets will be posted or emailed in advance.

Once the tickets have been purchased, you will receive a confirmation email as proof of purchase. This is NOT your ticket or ticket(s).

The lead booker will receive instructions on how to access their ticket(s) much nearer to the shows.

Can I buy Ed Sheeran tickets as a gift?

The matching ID of the surname of the lead booker will be an entry requirement. The other tickets bought by that person can be used for other people as long as they ALL arrive with the lead booker. If you want to buy tickets as gifts then you’ll also have to attend to get your recipients into the show.

What are the age restrictions?

All venue age restrictions are clearly displayed on the sales pages on the website.

This is a licensed, loud music event, staged over a long time and we do not recommend attendance by children aged 5 years and under. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times and have purchased a valid ticket.  No concession tickets will be available for children, they must have a ticket.

In the unlikely event, you are looking to purchase tickets on behalf of 15-18 year olds who do not have access to a smartphone we recommend that you attend the show with the group.

What are the entry requirements?

To gain access to the concert you are required to bring your fully charged mobile phone or smartphone. You may be required to produce your email booking confirmation and a valid form of photo ID that matches the name on the confirmation.

Accepted forms of Photo ID are

• Driver Licence or Learner Permit (from any country) including Digital Driver Licences
• Passport (from any country)
• KEYPASS Photo ID Card or Keypass in Digital iD
• KIWI Access Card (New Zealand only)
• Any other recognised Proof/Evidence of Age/Identity or Photo Card.

All Acceptable ID must be written in English or if not written in English, then accompanied by an official English translation.

For a foreign Driver Licence not written in English, an International Driver Permit issued in the foreign country of origin (and including a photo of the licence holder and translation) should be presented with the Foreign Driver Licence.

What if my phone is out of battery so I can’t access my ticket(s)?

Please make sure your phone is fully charged before you leave the house to avoid this situation. Of course if you run out of battery go to the box office where someone will be able to assist you to find your order.

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Hints and tips for improving your chances of getting Ed Sheeran tickets

Make sure you have a my ticketmaster account.

Get the basics covered before tickets go on sale by logging in and checking your Ticketmaster account ahead of time. If you don’t have a Ticketmaster Account then make sure you sign up in advance –  Ticketmaster.com.au .

Sign into your My Ticketmaster account ahead of time

Remember to triple check your passwords, account information, and billing information are all filled in correctly in advance, that way you’re not facing any last-minute account updates when trying to process your order.

Keep your options open with ‘Best Available’

Save time by searching “Best Available,” which scans all sections fast – it’s quicker than searching sections one at a time.

Keep an eye on the clock

There will be a time limit applied to all transactions as they’re progressed through the ticket purchasing stages. Remember to keep an eye on the timer on your screen and move through the processing pages as quickly as possible (this is even easier when you’ve completed the account set-up stage we mentioned above).

Don’t refresh your screen

Stick to one window while you’re in the  Waiting Room  and when you’re being pushed through  the Smart Queue  and always resist the urge to refresh.

Hitting the refresh button means you’ll lose your place in the queue and, as frustrating as it can get, patience is the only way to win this game. Ticketmaster is equipped with sophisticated systems that are designed to manage and process ticket purchases as quickly as possible. The queuing system that appears on your screen will place you at the front of the line as soon as possible.

Remember: there are a lot of fans

We’re expecting this to be a very popular event. When a popular event goes on sale there are hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of customers all attempting to purchase tickets at the same time. Tickets are sold as long as seats are available, and when an act is as popular as Ed Sheeran, sometimes they go very quickly.

Be sure to follow the above tips to ensure you have the best chance of snapping up some tickets.

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Ed Sheeran has expanded his 2023 Australian and New Zealand tour again to meet overwhelming demand from fans.

The pop superstar has announced the addition of threw new arena shows in Brisbane, Auckland, and Wellington in February and March 2023, with the previously announced shows in those three cities now sold out.

Tickets for the new shows on Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x Tour (helpfully pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’) will go on sale on Thursday, June 23rd via Frontier Touring , with presale for Frontier Members beginning on Wednesday, June 22nd. New tickets have also just been released for previously announced shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth.

This will be Sheeran’s first tour of Australia since 2018, although he did return briefly to the country last year to emotionally play “Visiting Hours” , a song written for the late Australian music icon Michael Gudinski, at his memorial service.

Sheeran released his last album, = (pronounced ‘Equals’), last October, which gave him his fifth-straight chart-topping album in the country.

Ed Sheeran + – = ÷ x Australian Tour 2023

Wednesday, February 1st 2023 (NEW SHOW) ​Sky Stadium, Wellington, NZ Tickets:​ Ticketek.co.nz  (On sale Thursday, June 23rd, 12pm local time)

Thursday, February 2nd 2023 (SOLD OUT) ​Sky Stadium, Wellington, NZ

Friday, February 10th 2023 (SOLD OUT) ​Eden Park, Auckland, NZ

Saturday, February 11th 2023 (NEW SHOW) ​Eden Park, Auckland, NZ Tickets:​ Ticketmaster.co.nz  (On sale Thursday, June 23rd, 1pm local time)

Friday, February 17th 2023 (SOLD OUT) ​Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD

Saturday, February 18th 2023 (SOLD OUT) ​Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD

Sunday, February 19th 2023 (NEW SHOW) ​Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD Tickets: ​ Ticketek.com.au  (On sale Thursday, June 23rd, 12pm local time)

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Thursday, March 2nd 2023 ​Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, VIC Tickets: ​ Ticketek.com.au

Friday, March 3rd 2023 ​Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, VIC Tickets: ​ Ticketek.com.au

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JOINED BY SPECIAL GUESTS MAISIE PETERS (ALL SHOWS), BUDJERAH (AU ONLY) & KAYLEE BELL (NZ ONLY) Superstar Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia  and New Zealand in February/March 2023 for a massive run of stadium shows as part of his + - = ÷ x Tour (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’). It will be Ed’s first tour down under since his record breaking 2018 Divide Tour, which saw Ed smash the record of the highest selling tour in history, with a phenomenal 1,006,387 tickets sold across Australia and New Zealand alone. Ed’s 2023 tour will see him performing at our most iconic stadiums in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Fans will be treated to an array of tracks off his latest album ‘=’ plus hits from across his career. 

SHOW CANCELLED Frontier Touring regret to advise that due to on-going uncertainties affecting a number of different variables with global touring, the first show of the New Zealand leg of Ed Sheeran’s + - = ÷ x Tour scheduled for Wednesday 1 February at Sky Stadium, is no longer going to be able to go ahead as planned. Tickets purchased online by credit or debit card (including Afterpay) will be refunded in full by Ticketek (including ticket insurance premium, if relevant). Patrons should allow up to 30 working days for the refund to appear in their account, the majority of refunds will be processed within 7 days. There is no need to contact Ticketek. Ticketholders also will receive an email from Ticketek on Monday 19 September explaining their options.

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We Just Got Shivers — Ed Sheeran Is Coming to Australia for a Huge Stadium Tour

Ed Sheeran is heading back to Australia and New Zealand for his first tour down under since 2018. 

The singer has added our fair country to the list of destinations he’ll be hitting up as part of his massive run of stadium shows for his + – = ÷ x Tour (‘The Mathematics Tour’).

The last time the ‘Shape of You’ singer was here he broke the record for the highest-selling tour in history, with 1,006,387 tickets sold across Australia and New Zealand alone. After two years of being deprived of going to big concerts, it’s probably a fair bet that he will smash his own record this time around. 

Kicking off in February 2023, Sheeran’s 2023 tour will see him performing at some iconic stadiums in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Fans will be treated to an array of tracks off his latest album ‘=’ plus hits from across his career.

Cutting-edge production – the likes of which have never been seen before in Australia or New Zealand – will see Sheeran perform in the round surrounded by fans, to some of the largest venue attendances ever.

Sheeran was last in Australia in 2021, under extremely sad circumstances — for the memorial concert for his good friend, Michael Gudinski , who was the founder of Frontier Touring and Mushroom Group. The singer was granted a travel exemption to attend the service and performed a song he had written for his late friend, ‘Visiting Hours’ , which is now yet another of Sheeran’s best selling singles. 

Sheeran’s latest album ‘=’ debuted at #1 in both Australia and New Zealand with singles ‘Bad Habits’ (5 x Platinum AU, 3 x Platinum NZ) and ‘ Shivers’ (3 x Platinum AU, Platinum NZ) certifiable smash hits. 

Pre-sale tickets for the tour will go on sale on Monday 21 March via frontiertouring.com/edsheeran , with the general public on sale on Wednesday 23 March. See below for dates, venue and ticketing info.

ALL SHOWS Licensed All Ages

Thursday 02 February 2023 Sky Stadium | Wellington, NZ Licensed All Ages On sale: Wednesday 23 March (12pm local time) ticketek.co.nz  | 0800 842 538

Friday 10 February 2023 Eden Park | Auckland, NZ Licensed All Ages On sale: Wednesday 23 March (11am local time) ticketmaster.co.nz | 0800 111 999

Friday 17 February 2023 Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD Licensed All Ages On sale: Wednesday 23 March (12pm local time) ticketek.com.au | 132 849

Friday 24 February 2023 Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW Licensed All Ages On sale: Wednesday 23 March (11am local time) ticketek.com.au | 132 849

Thursday 02 March 2023 Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne, VIC Licensed All Ages On sale: Wednesday 23 March (3pm local time) ticketek.com.au | 132 849

Tuesday 07 March 2023 Adelaide Oval | Adelaide, SA Licensed All Ages On sale: Wednesday 23 March (4pm local time) ticketek.com.au | 132 849

Sunday 12 March 2023 Optus Stadium | Perth, WA Licensed All Ages On sale: Wednesday 23 March (2pm local time) ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100

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The ‘Bad Habits’ singer has booked the MCG for his Melbourne leg, as a tribute to late friends Michael Gudinski and Shane Warne. By Hayley Peppin

AUSSIE AND KIWI FANS of Ed Sheeran can looked forward to an epic Ed- extravaganza in 2023. The chart-topping British musician will be making his long-awaited tour return for his latest album, titled “=.”

Sheeran made the exciting announcement on Instagram on March 16 where he told fans, alongside an image of tour dates: “Hope to see you all there x.”

Wellington marks the start of Sheeran’s tour on February 2. Following that, Sheeran takes to the stages in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and lastly, Perth.

The 31-year-old’s “Mathematics” tour will be his first run of Australian and New Zealand stadium shows in over five years. Sheeran last performed down under in 2018 for his “Divide” tour, reportedly sold more than a million tickets.

Despite his tour hiatus, Sheeran most recently visited Australia this time last year. The singer/songwriter flew to Melbourne (even undertaking hotel quarantine) so he could perform a memorial service — alongside Kylie Minogue — for friend, the late Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski. The performance at Rod Laver Arena also saw Sheeran present a new song, written in Gudinski’s honour, titled “Visiting Hours.”

Sheeran was also friends with Shane Warne who died of a heart attack on March 4 in Thailand.

The “Bad Habits” singer shared an emotional Instagram tribute to Warne — which showed a photo of the late cricket legend alongside Gudinski — and wrote that: “The world keeps taking incredible people away.”

Sheeran also explained he only spoken to Warne just a few days prior, “on the anniversary of Michaels passing.”

He continued and said: “Shane was the kindest heart, and always went above and beyond to make people feel welcome and special. Such a gentleman. He gave so many hours and years of his life to bring joy to others, and was such an amazing friend to me. I’ll bloody miss you mate. Absolutely gutted.”

Sheeran has booked the MCG for his 2022 Melbourne tour, which Matt Gudinski (Michael’s son) seemingly suggested was a tribute to both his father and Warne.

“That has been a dream of Ed’s and my dad’s and mine; it’s going to be a special night, an emotional night,” Matt told the Herald Sun.

“And Shane was such a very close friend of Ed’s, we all spent many a time together backstage at Ed’s shows whether in Australia or at Wembley stadium in London.”

Matt also told the publication he anticipates Sheeran will pay his respects to Warne with “some involvement” during the official memorial on March 30.

“He would have wanted to come out and be a part of it but he’s got a few things going on.”

“We are expecting and hoping he will have some involvement; Ed and Shane were really close and I know Ed wants to acknowledge him and honour him as best he can.”

Pre-sale tickets for Sheeran’s “Mathematics” tour opens on March 21 with general tickets on sale from March 23. For more information, go to frontiertouring.com/edsheeran

Hayley Peppin is an Australian lifestyle and entertainment journalist.

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Ed sheeran announces australian stadium tour for 2023.

After smashing records in 2018, Ed Sheeran has announced his much-anticipated return to Australia + New Zealand for ‘+ - = ÷ x TOUR’ in February/March 2023.

In some brilliant news for your Wednesday, superstar Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in February/March 2023 for a massive run of stadium shows as part of his + – = ÷ x Tour (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’), performing at our country’s most iconic stadiums in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

Next year will be Ed’s first tour down under since his record-breaking 2018 Divide Tour, which saw the singer-songwriter smash the record of the highest-selling tour in history, with a phenomenal 1,006,387 tickets sold across Australia and New Zealand alone. Iconic!

Ed will perform at the MCG in Melbourne on Thursday 02 March 2023.

The key takeaways 

• Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in February/March 2023
• He will perform at our country’s most iconic stadiums in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth
• The Victorian show will take to the MCG in Melbourne
• General public on sale on Wednesday 23 March

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Fans will be treated to an array of tracks off his latest album ‘=’ plus hits from across his career.

Cutting-edge production – the likes of which have never been seen before in Australia or New Zealand – will see Ed perform in the round surrounded by fans, to some of the largest venue attendances ever.

No stranger to breaking records, Ed’s latest album ‘=’ debuted at #1 in both Australia and New Zealand with singles ‘Bad Habits’ (5 x Platinum AU, 3 x Platinum NZ) and ‘Shivers’ (3 x Platinum AU, Platinum NZ) certifiable smash hits.

In Australia, Ed’s deeply moving track ‘Visiting Hours’, written for his close friend, the late Michael Gudinski, founder of Frontier Touring and Mushroom Group, is expected to certify Platinum in weeks.

Ed Sheeran 2023 Australian Tour

Thursday 02 February 2023 Sky Stadium | Wellington, NZ

Friday 10 February 2023 Eden Park | Auckland, NZ

Friday 17 February 2023 Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD

Friday 24 February 2023 Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW

Thursday 02 March 2023 Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne, VIC

Tuesday 07 March 2023 Adelaide Oval | Adelaide, SA

Sunday 12 March 2023 Optus Stadium | Perth, WA

Pre-sale tickets go on sale on Monday 21 March via frontiertouring.com/edsheeran , with the general public on sale on Wednesday 23 March.

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Ed Sheeran Announces 2023 Australian Tour

By Emmy Mack

Ed Sheeran has just announced an Australian stadium tour for 2023 and this is not a drill.

The earth-conquering gingernut popstar will be heading our way in February and March of next year under the banner of the + – = x (“ Mathematics “) Tour, hitting stadiums across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

The shows are all Lic/AA meaning the whole fam can head along, with Ed to perform a stack of career-spanning hits including you faves off his latest album, = .

It’ll be Ed’s first tour down under since his record-breaking 2018 Divide Tour, which saw him smash the record of the highest selling tour in history, with over a million tickets sold across Australia and New Zealand alone.

Catch the all-important details below, alongside a video message from the man himself!

Ed Sheeran 2023 – + – = x Tour Dates

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE Runs 24 hours from: Monday 21 March or until pre-sale allocation exhausted

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE Begins: Wednesday 23 March (times staggered, see below)

ALL SHOWS Licensed All Ages

Friday, 17th February 2023 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane On sale: Wednesday 23 March (12pm local time) Tickets: Ticketek

Friday, 24th February 2023 Accor Stadium, Sydney On sale: Wednesday 23 March (11am local time) Tickets: Ticketek

Thursday, 2nd March 2023 Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne On sale: Wednesday 23 March (3pm local time) Tickets: Ticketek

Tuesday, 7th March 2023 Adelaide Oval, Adelaide On sale: Wednesday 23 March (4pm local time) Tickets: Ticketek

Sunday, 12th March 2023 Optus Stadium, Perth On sale: Wednesday 23 March (2pm local time) Tickets: Ticketek

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The Mathematics Tour continues into 2023

Pop superstar Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in February/March 2023 for a massive run of stadium shows as part of his + – = ÷ x Tour (pronounced The Mathematics Tour). It will be Sheeran’s first tour Down Under since his record breaking 2018 Divide Tour, which saw him smash the record of the highest selling tour in history, with a phenomenal 1.06 tickets sold across Australia and New Zealand alone.

Sheeran’s 2023 tour will see him performing at our most iconic stadiums in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Fans will be treated to an array of tracks off his latest album = (pronounced Equals)  plus hits from across his career.

Cutting-edge production – the likes of which have never been seen before in Australia or New Zealand – will see Sheeran perform in the round surrounded by fans, to some of the largest venue attendances ever.

Pre-sale tickets go on sale on Monday, March 21st via frontiertouring.com/edsheeran , with the general public on sale on Wednesday, March 23rd at staggered times.

To protect fans, strict anti-scalping measures will be deployed for the tour, with all tickets digitally supplied and accessible via official ticketing apps only.

No stranger to breaking records, Sheeran’s latest album debuted at No. 1 in both Australia and New Zealand with singles “Bad Habits” (5x Platinum AU, 3x Platinum NZ) and “Shivers” (3x Platinum AU, Platinum NZ) certifiable smash hits. In Australia, Sheeran’s deeply moving track “Visiting Hours,” written for his close friend, the late Michael Gudinski, founder of Frontier Touring and Mushroom Group, is expected to certify Platinum in weeks.

Ed Sheeran Australian/New Zealand 2023 Tour Dates:

Feb 2 – Wellington, NZ @ Sky Stadium Feb 10 – Auckland, NZ @ Eden Park Feb 17 – Brisbane, QLD @ Suncorp Stadium Feb 24 – Sydney, NSW @ Accor Stadium Mar 2 – Melbourne, VIC @ Melbourne Cricket Ground Mar 7 – Adelaide, SA @ Adelaide Oval Mar 12 – Perth, WA @ Optus Stadium

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Announced on Wednesday, the + - = x Tour (pronounced the Mathematics Tour) will visit Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium (February 17), Sydney's Accor Stadium (February 24), Melbourne's MCG (March 2), the Adelaide Oval (March 7) and Perth's Optus Stadium (March 12).

Given the sheer popularity of the 31-year-old, don't be surprised if further concert dates are added.

It'll be Sheeran's first concerts in Australia since his record-breaking 2018 Divide Tour. That tour saw the Shape Of You hit-maker surpass the record for the highest-selling tour, with 1,006,387 tickets sold in Australia and New Zealand. Pre-sale tickets are available from Monday.

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Ed Sheeran Adds Extra Dates To 2023 Australia & New Zealand Tour

Ed Sheeran has announced three new dates for his upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

The new shows, which have been added “due to overwhelming demand”, will take place on February 1 at the Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand; February 11 at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand; and February 19 at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Additionally, more tickets have been released for the Sheeran’s concerts in Australia, in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.

Tickets to the newly announced shows will go on sale on Thursday, 23 June. Tickets to several of the previously announced concerts are also currently available.

The upcoming ‘+ – = ÷ x Tour’ (or ‘The Mathematics Tour’) will be Sheeran’s first string of shows in the region since 2018.

In late May, Ed Sheeran released a “tour” edition of his latest album, ‘=’, which includes a total of nine additional tracks, two of which – I Will Remember You and Welcome To The World – are completely new.

The songs One Life and Penguins come from the 2019 film Yesterday , while the remaining tracks are previously released collaborative tracks such as The Joker And The Queen with Taylor Swift and Bad Habits with Bring Me The Horizon.

Ed Sheeran’s 2023 + – = ÷ x Australia and New Zealand tour dates are as follows:

1 February – Sky Stadium – Wellington, NZ (NEW) 2 February – Sky Stadium – Wellington, NZ (SOLD OUT) 10 February – Eden Park – Auckland, NZ (SOLD OUT) 11 February – Eden Park – Auckland, NZ (NEW) 17 February – Suncorp Stadium – Brisbane, AU (SOLD OUT) 18 February – Suncorp Stadium – Brisbane, AU (SOLD OUT) 19 February – Suncorp Stadium – Brisbane, AU (NEW) 24 February – Accor Stadium – Sydney, AU 25 February – Accor Stadium – Sydney, AU 2 March – Melbourne Cricket Ground – Melbourne, AU 3 March – Melbourne Cricket Ground – Melbourne, AU 7 March – Adelaide Oval – Adelaide AU 12 March – Optus Stadium – Perth, AU

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$82.6m of Ed Sheeran’s record-breaking tour came from Australia [report]

A breakdown of the revenues from Ed Sheeran’s Divide world tour show that US$82.6 million of the record-breaking $776.2 million came from Australia.

The 2.5 year run of 255 shows ended up in his hometown Ipswich, with four shows.

Both Pollstar and Billboard confirmed the tour as the best selling in history with 8,882,182 ticket sales.

Due to a difference in calculations, Pollstar put the total gross at $775.6 million, and Billboard at $776.2 million.

Both agreed Sheeran toppled U2’s 360° Tour (2009-11), which shifted 7.3 million ticket stubs and a total turnover of $736.4 million.

Sheeran did 12 Australian shows between March 2 to March 21 in 2018.

At the time his promoter, Frontier Touring, said he had set a new Australian record with 1,006,387 – the highest for a single concert tour.

But this is the first time the $82.6 million Australian figure has been revealed.

Two shows at Perth’s Optus Stadium played to 114, 031 fans and grossed US$9,146,953.

One show at Adelaide Oval was to 62,915 fans who shelled out $5,103,599.

The four-night run at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium was to a total 256,622 and a $20,838,652 gross.

Three shows at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium grossed $19,948,066 from a draw of 231,185.

Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane hosted 103,744 fans over two nights for a $8,595,585 turnover.

The Divide tour kicked off on March 16, 2017 at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy.

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Pollstar’s Top-Grossing Tours of All-Time

Artist – Tour Name – Year(s) – Gross (in millions) – Tickets Sold (in millions) – # of shows

1. Ed Sheeran – Divide – 2017-2019 – $775.6 (gross) – 8.9 tickets – 255 shows

2. U2 –  360° – 2009-2011 – $735.3 – 7.2 – 110

3. Guns N’ Roses – Not In This Lifetime… – 2016-ongoing – $561.1 – 5.1 – 145

4. The Rolling Stones – A Bigger Bang – 2005-2007 – $558.2 – 4.6 – 144

5. Coldplay – A Head Full of Dreams – 2017-2017 – $523.0 – 5.3 – 114

6. Roger Waters – The Wall Live – 2010-2013 – $460.2 – 4.1 – 220

7. AC/DC – Black Ice – 2008-2010 – $441.9 – 4.9 – 165

8. Madonna – Sticky & Sweet – 2008-2009 – $411.1 – 3.5 – 85

9. U2 – Vertigo – 2005-2006 – $395.6 – 4.6 – 131

10. Pink – Beautiful Trauma – 2018-ongoing – $380.3 – 3.0 – 154

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