Great news: Ed Sheeran's Dubai concert is going ahead!
He’s been given the medical all-clear for his eagerly anticipated Dubai gig…
You can breathe easy, Ed Sheeran fans… the singer-songwriter WILL be coming to Dubai on November 23, it has been confirmed.
The Shape of You singer was forced to cancel several concerts after breaking both his arms in a cycling accident, and for a moment there it looked like his Dubai show was also in jeopardy.
On Thursday, Sheeran took to Facebook to update fans on his upcoming live shows:
In the video, the singer says his doctor has given him the go-ahead to perform from next month, starting with his Singapore shows on November 11 and 12.
Dubai concert promoter 117 Live has also released a statement confirming the Dubai performance would also go ahead as scheduled.
“We have now received a further update from Ed Sheeran’s team regarding his show at the Autism Rocks Arena on Thursday 23rd November,” CEO Thomas Oveseen said in a statement.
“After a consultation with his doctor, his injuries are healing well and he has confirmed that the show will still be going ahead as planned.
“We are glad Ed’s recovery is going speedily and the team here at 117 Live can’t wait to welcome him to Dubai for what will be an epic show.”
Phew. Sing it with us now… “when your arms don’t work like they used to before…”
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