Ed Sheeran had some tough news for his fans in Las Vegas, Nevada. Just hours before he was supposed to hit the stage for a show on Saturday night (September 9), the 32-year-old “Perfect” musician dropped the bombshell that the concert had to be postponed to a later date. It was a bummer for everyone who had been eagerly waiting for the gig.
In a heartfelt message to his fans, Ed sincerely apologized for the inconvenience and explained why the show had to be called off. He didn’t leave his fans hanging, though, and provided them with the new date when he would be back to rock the stage.
But let’s rewind a bit. Before Ed made his announcement, Allegiant Stadium, the concert venue, gave fans a heads-up on their website, warning that the show was going to be “significantly delayed.” You could sense that something was amiss.
Then, Ed took to his trusty Instagram to spill the beans: “I can’t believe I’m typing this, but there’s been some challenges encountered during the load-in of our Vegas show. It’s impossible to go forward with the show. I’m so sorry. I know everyone has traveled in for this, and I wish I could change it.”
The silver lining? He revealed that he’d be back to play the venue on the 28th of October, assuring fans, “All purchased tickets will be valid for that date.” It was clear that he felt genuinely sorry for the letdown, signing off with another heartfelt apology: “I’m so, so sorry.”
The day after, he shared an article from The Sun, shedding light on what had really gone down. According to the report, Ed’s “team were bringing their gear in ahead of soundcheck when a flooring problem was flagged. Rubber tiling had become unstuck — causing two tall towers to slip overnight by about a foot each. Engineers tore the rig apart and reinforced the towers, but both were still found to be shifting.”
Ed wasn’t about to keep his fans in the dark, so he opened up a bit more about the situation, saying, “A little bit more context on the cancellation yesterday. It was a safety issue, and we really tried to do the best we could to make the show happen. But I’m not gonna risk the safety of my fans for anything. I really am gutted; this was very much out of my control, but I do take full responsibility for everyone that was put out from the cancellation.”
He made sure fans knew they could get refunds at the point of purchase, and for those who still wanted to catch his show, there was a rescheduled date on October 28th. Ed promised, “I promise it will be special.”
Ed Sheeran showed his appreciation for his fans, acknowledging the effort they put into making it to Vegas for the show. He also expressed his regret for not communicating the cancellation sooner to those waiting outside the venue. It was evident that he genuinely cared about his fans’ experience.
In lighter news, Ed had recently announced plans to drop a fresh album titled “Autumn Variations.” He even went the extra mile by sharing the tracklist for the upcoming album with his eager fans. So, while there may have been a bump in the road in Vegas, Ed Sheeran was still very much in the game, ready to bring his music to the world once again.
