[V] Guerilla Gigs: Ed Sheeran

UK performer Ed Sheeran surprised bystanders at Sydney’s Circular Quay yesterday afternoon with a free performance in the latest [V] Guerilla Gigs.

The ‘spontaneous’ performances are part of the channel’s music attacks across an unsuspecting public, teased only via their website and Facebook. So far the Guerilla Gigs have taken place across most states, including city, suburban and regional performances.

Despite a thunderstorm threatening to wash out the gig, an undeterred Ed Sheeran put on a performance that was nothing short of electric. With his debut album, ‘+’ making waves on the Australian charts, he performed a set of five songs for the crowd of 700 people which included, The A Team, Grade 8, Give Me Love and Lego House. As the indie-pop wunderkind closed the gig with You Need Me, I Don’t Need You, the storm, that had been holding off the entire performance, let loose on the crowd.

[V] Guerilla Gigs bring the music to you right when you least expect it. They can happen with any artist, anywhere, anytime!

So far Channel [V] has brought you a stack of [V] Guerilla Gigs with the likes of Good Charlotte in Adelaide, The Ting Tings and Amy Meredith in Sydney, John Butler Trio in Bundaberg, Faker in Launceston and even Plan B in Paris, plus loads more. We’ve toured the country [and beyond] with the cream of the crop of Australian artists and some massive international acts to surprise you with these random, impromptu and unforgettable gigs.

And why do we do them? Channel [V] is all about bringing music to the people and we want to create memorable music experiences – and for those lucky punters who happen to be in the right place at the right time for these gigs, it’s a musical memory money can’t buy.

Keep your eyes peeled kids as more [V] Guerilla Gigs are in store over the next couple of months. For clues on which city will be hit next, head to www.vmusic.com.au and follow Channel [V] on Facebook. It’s as easy as that.