Ed Sheeran has announced details of next UK tour

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added: 24 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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2011's UK breakthrough star Ed Sheeran has announced details of his next UK tour, set to take place in October/November 2012. The run of dates will kick off at London's Hammersmith Apollo on October 15, followed by shows in Newport, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, Doncaster, Hull, Blackpool, Newcastle and Edinburgh, before finishing up at Glasgow's Barrowlands on November 14.

The Suffolk-raised 20-year-old released his acclaimed debut album '+' in September 2011 and he hasn't looked back since. The album, which is now triple platinum with over 900,000 sales, debuted at #1 in the official UK charts upon release and reclaimed the #1 title at the turn of the year. Furthermore, Ed has received the most amount of BRIT Awards nominations this year, for 'Best Male', 'Best Breakthrough', 'Best Single', and 'Best Album' , with the ceremony taking place at London's O2 Arena on February 21st. In addition to this, Ed received nods from iTunes ('Best Newcomer 2011'), BT Digital Music Awards ('Breakthrough Artist of the Year'), BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards ('Best British Single') and Q Awards ('Breakthrough Artist').

Last year saw the release of the massive UK top 5 singles, 'The A Team', 'You Need Me, I Don't Need You' and 'Lego House'. No doubt the 'flame-haired guitar genius' will continue this trend when he releases his new single 'Drunk' on February 27th.

Full UK dates:

October
Mon 15 London Hammersmith Apollo
Sat 20 Newport Newport Centre
Sun 21 Bournemouth Windsor HALL
Mon 22 Plymouth Pavilion
Sun 28 Birmingham Ballroom
Wed 31 Nottingham Nottingham Arena
November
Thu 1 Manchester Apollo
Mon 5 Doncaster Doncaster Dome
Wed 7 Hull Hull Arena
Thu 8 Blackpool Empress Ballroom
Sat 10 Newcastle City Hall
Mon 12 Edinburgh Usher Hall
Wed 14 Glasgow Barrowlands

Tickets go on sale Wednesday 25th Jan at 9am here.

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Ed Sheeran announces new single �Drunk�

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added: 23 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Ed Sheeran has announced that his next single will be 'Drunk', released on February 27th via Asylum/Atlantic Records. He posted the video up online today ' watch it here. It's the 4th single to be taken from his triple platinum album '+' which shot back to the top of the charts at the beginning of this year 4 months after its initial release.

2011 was a phenomenal year for Ed. With over 2 million records and 100,000 live tickets sold he was named as 2011's Breakthrough Artist by Q, MSN, iTunes and the Digital Music Awards. Last week Ed received four BRIT awards, shortlisted in the categories for British Solo Male, British Breakthrough Act, British Single for 'The A Team' & British Album of the Year for '+'.

Ed said at the time; 'Exactly a year ago to the day I signed my record deal with Asylum/Atlantic Records. Today I have an album that's gone triple platinum, 3 sold out tours and now four BRIT Award nominations. I'm over the moon! I really couldn't have hoped for a better start to 2012.''. He plays the first of two sold out Brixton Academy shows tonight in London, on the final leg of his UK tour.

The brand new video for 'Drunk' includes highlights from Ed's last year out on the road as he toured up and down the country relentlessly. Watch it below and see if you recognise yourself. and some of Ed's singer (and ginger) chums.

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Counting Crows, Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey added to SXSW

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added: 18 Jan 2012 // by: Noise11 

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SXSW put its initial artist schedule together today and more names have hit the list. Counting Crows, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey and Jimmy Cliff are three more acts to add to the SXSW schedule.

SXSW 2012 will feature a keynote address from Bruce Springsteen.

Other acts include The Ting Tings, The Crystal Method, M. Ward, Of Montreal, The Polyphonic Spree, Andrew WK, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Justin Townes Earle and Dan Deacon.

Every year there is a band with a really stupid name. This year SXSW welcomes Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin.

Australian acts got in early with their announcements. One to watch is Damndogs, the new band featuring Chris Cester and Mark Wilson of Jet with Mitch McIvor and Louis Macklin.

SXSW is March 13-18 in Austin, Texas.

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BRIT Award nominees announced with Ed Sheeran leading the way

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added: 12 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Ed Sheeran has more nods than any other act for this year's BRIT Awards.

The social media pop sensation shot to stardom via Twitter and Facebook. Ed sold 200,000 copies of his album + in two weeks without the aid of a record label.

Ed has been honoured by being nominated with awards in four categories, including Best Male, Best Breakthrough Act, Best Album for + and Best Single for The A Team.

Songstress Adele has the second most nominations this year. She has picked up nods in the Best Female Artist category and is up for Best Album for 21 and Best Single for Someone Like You. Adele is thought to be a main contender for these awards, and is expected to win at least one.

Jessie J also has three nods for Best Female Artist, Best Breakthrough Act and Best Single for Price Tag.
Adele and Jessie will compete against Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, Laura Marling and Kate Bush for the Best Female Artist trophy.

Ed's male rivals for the award include James Blake, Noel Gallagher, James Morrison, and Professor Green.
Best Album nominations include Adele's 21, Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto, + by Ed, Let England Shake by PJ Harvey and Ceremonials by Florence + the Machine.

The BRIT Awards will be held on February 21 at London's O2 Arena.

2012 BRIT Awards nominees:

British male solo artist
Ed Sheeran
James Blake
James Morrison
Noel Gallagher
Professor Green

British female solo artist
Adele
Florence + the Machine
Jessie J
Kate Bush
Laura Manning

British breakthrough act
Anna Calvi
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sandé
Jessie J
The Vaccines

British group
Arctic Monkeys
Chase & Status
Coldplay
Elbow
Kasabian

British single
Adele, Someone Like You
Ed Sheeran, The A Team
Example, Changed The Way You Kissed Me
Jessie J ft. B.o.B., Price Tag
JLS ft. Dev, She Makes Me Wanna
Military Wives/Gareth Malone, Wherever You Are
Olly Murs ft. Rizzle, Kicks Heart Skips A Beat
One Direction, What Makes You Beautiful
Pixie Lott, All About Tonight
The Wanted, Glad You Came

Mastercard British album of the year
Adele, 21
Coldplay, Mylo Xyloto
Ed Sheeran, +
Florence + the Machine, Ceremonials
PJ Harvey, Let England Shake

International male solo artist
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars
David Guetta
Ryan Adams

International female solo artist
Beyoncé Knowles
Björk
Feist
Lady Gaga
Rihanna

International group
Fleet Foxes
Foo Fighters
Jay-Z/Kanye West
Lady Antebellum
Maroon 5

International breakthrough act
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Foster The People
Lana Del Rey
Nicki Minaj

Outstanding contribution to music award
Blur

Critics' choice
1st: Emeli Sandé
2nd: Maverick Sabre
3rd: Michael Kiwanuka

British producer
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Johns
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Ed Sheeran and Adele lead Brits nominations

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added: 12 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Ed Sheeran is nominated for Best Male, Best Newcomer, Best Single and Best Album....

Speaking to Xfm as the nominations were announced Ed said he was "happy" but was surprised Adele hadn't beaten him in the running saying "she's still going to smash it. I think she'll take best album."

Adele shares three nominations for British Female, British Single and British Album of the Year.

Noel Gallagher is up for British Male Solo Artist with brother Liam's Beady Eye failing to make the grade.

Noel will scrap it out with Ed Sheeran, James Blake, James Morrisson and Professor Green for the gong.

Kate Bush is pitched against Adele, Florence, Jessie J and Laura Marling for British Female.

The nominees will have to wait until the official ceremony on February 21 to find out who takes the spoils.

The BRIT Awards 2012 nominations in full below:

BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST
Ed Sheeran Atlantic Records / Warner Music
James Blake Polydor / Universal Music
James Morrison Island / Universal Music
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Sour Mash / Sour Mash
Professor Green Virgin / EMI Music

BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Adele XL Recordings / XL Beggars
Florence & The Machine Island / Universal Music
Jessie J Island / Lava / Universal Music
Kate Bush Fish People / EMI Music
Laura Marling Virgin / EMI Music

BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH ACT
Top !ve selected by Voting Academy. Category promoted by BBC Radio 1.
Anna Calvi Domino Records / Domino Records
Ed Sheeran Atlantic Records / Warner Music
Emeli Sandé Virgin / EMI Music
Jessie J Island / Lava / Universal Music
The Vaccines Columbia / Sony Music

BRITISH GROUP
Top !ve selected by Voting Academy. Category promoted by BBC Radio 2.
Arctic Monkeys Domino Records / Domino Records
Chase & Status Mercury / Universal Music
Coldplay Parlophone / EMI Music
Elbow Polydor / Universal Music
Kasabian Columbia / Sony Music

BRITISH SINGLE
Top ten British singles based on commercial radio airplay and sales in the
calendar year are automatically nominated. Promoted by Capital FM and
iTunes, listeners and users will vote for their favourite single of the year.
Adele Someone Like You XL Recordings / XL Beggars
Ed Sheeran The A Team Atlantic Records / Warner Music
Example Changed The Way You Kissed Me Ministry Of Sound
Jessie J Ft B.o.B. Price Tag Island / Lava / Universal Music
JLS Ft Dev She Makes Me Wanna Epic / Sony Music
Military Wives / Gareth Malone
Wherever You Are Decca / Universal Music
Olly Murs Ft Rizzle Kicks Heart Skips A Beat Epic / Sony Music
One Direction What Makes You Beautiful Syco Music / Sony Music
Pixie Lott All About Tonight Mercury / Universal Music
The Wanted Glad You Came Global Talent / Island / Universal Music

MASTERCARD BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Supported by The Sun Bizarre Column and ITV1's Daybreak.
Adele 21 XL Recordings XL / Beggars
Coldplay Mylo Xyloto Parlophone / EMI Music
Ed Sheeran + Atlantic Records / Warner Music
Florence & The Machine Ceremonials Island / Universal Music
PJ Harvey Let England Shake Island / Universal Music

INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST
Aloe Blacc Epic / Sony Music
Bon Iver 4AD / XL Beggars
Bruno Mars Atlantic Records / Warner Music
David Guetta Positiva / Virgin / EMI Music
Ryan Adams Columbia / Sony Music

INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Beyoncé Columbia / Sony Music
Björk One Little Indian / One Little Indian
Feist Polydor / Universal Music
Lady Gaga Polydor / Universal Music
Rihanna Mercury / Universal Music

INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Fleet Foxes Bella Union / Bella Union
Foo Fighters RCA / Sony Music
Jay Z / Kanye West Mercury / Universal Music
Lady Antebellum Capitol / EMI Music
Maroon 5 Polydor / Universal Music

INTERNATIONAL BREAKTHROUGH ACT
Aloe Blacc Epic / Sony Music
Bon Iver 4AD / XL Beggars
Foster The People Columbia / Sony Music
Lana Del Rey Polydor / Universal Music
Nicki Minaj Island / Universal Music

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC AWARD
Blur EMI Music

CRITICS' CHOICE
In association with War Child. Identi!ed by a panel
made up of media music critics.
1st - Emeli Sandé Virgin / EMI Music
2nd - Maverick Sabre Mercury / Universal Music
3rd - Michael Kiwanuka Polydor / Universal Music

BRITISH PRODUCER
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Johns

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Ed Sheeran announces summer forest date

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added: 10 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Ed Sheeran has announced a special gig in his home county of Suffolk next summer where he will perform amongst the trees at Thetford Forest as part of Forestry Commission Live Music.

Ed Sheeran has established himself as a prolific live performer with hundreds of gigs under his belt, building a legion of fans in the process. Following a succession of profile-raising EP's, his No 1 debut album '+' released last September has been a continuous fixture in the album charts and returned to the No 1 position at the beginning of 2012. It has generated infectious hit singles like 'The A Team', 'Lego House', and 'You Need Me, I Don't Need You'. Music industry accolades include 2011 Q Award for Breakthrough Artist and BBC Radio 1's Teen Awards best single for 'The A Team'.

Forestry Commission Live Music is an independent programme bringing music to new audiences without commercial branding or sponsorship. Income generated from ticket sales is spent on improving the local forests for both people and wildlife. Thetford Forest hosts up to six concerts each summer with full bar and catering services, ample onsite parking plus a dedicated taxi and private car drop off/pick-up zone.

Commenting on the forest date, Ed Sheeran said, 'I am delighted to confirm this gig as my only East Anglian show in 2012. It will be a forest first for me and I can't wait to get on stage amongst the trees and perform in such a unique place.'

Ed Sheeran plus guests will be performing

Thursday 12th July, Thetford Forest, Nr Brandon, Suffolk

Tickets £24 (subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9.00am Friday 13th January from the Forestry Commission box office tel 03000 680400 or buy online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music

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