Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011. It topped the UK and Australian charts, reached number five in the US, and has since been certified eight-times platinum in the UK.
The album contains the single "The A Team", which earned him the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. "The A Team" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where he performed the song with Elton John.
What's your favourite venue in Manchester?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe past few weeks have seen Manchester host a variety of different musical events across the city. This has included Parklife festival up in Heaton Park, as well as massive acts like Ed Sheeran, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Harry Styles all performing to a Manchester crowd.
And with so much going on in the region and so many places to enjoy some amazing musicians, we want to know where in the city you like to go and see your favourite acts? Let us know in the comments section . There are all kinds of venues in Manchester, from smaller city centre dwellings like Band on the Wall or Matt and Phreds, all the way to indoor giants like the AO Arena.
If you're more of a fan of outdoor gigs, then there's everything from Castlefield Bowl to the gargantuan Etihad Stadium to satisfy those needs.
Or maybe it's a trip to Albert Hall or the O2 Ritz that's more for you? You can let us know what your favourite Manchester venue is below in the comments section. READ NEXT: Manchester’s only ‘accessible rave’ to return next month Could Eurovision be on its way to Greater Manchester?
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