Pop icon Ed Sheeran delivered an unforgettable surprise during the second night of his Perth performances at Optus Stadium, bringing Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown on stage for a nostalgic rendition of the classic rock anthem Teenage Dirtbag.
A Blast from the Past
Following his opening Australian show on Saturday as part of the Loop Tour, Sheeran treated the Sunday night audience to a special collaboration that harkened back to the year 2000. The unexpected performance featured Brown joining Sheeran on stage, supported by Irish folk ensemble Beoga, who previously collaborated with Sheeran on his hit song Galway Girl.
Crowd Reaction and Social Media Buzz
While younger attendees initially seemed uncertain when Sheeran announced Brown's appearance, the crowd quickly embraced the moment as familiar guitar chords filled the stadium. Frontier Touring captured the excitement on social media, posting a snippet with the caption praising Perth's enthusiastic singalong.
Wheatus recently completed their 25 Year Anniversary Tour across Australia and New Zealand, including stops at Fremantle's Freo.Social and Carine Glades Tavern in Duncraig during late January.
Fan Responses and Tour Details
Attendees from the first night expressed disappointment at missing the unique collaboration, with one fan calling it "really hurts" and another describing themselves as "so butthurt." Meanwhile, Sunday night concertgoers celebrated the rare moment, with one calling it "so cool."
The show also featured supporting acts including Australian performers Mia Wray and Vance Joy, along with Irish group BIIRD. An estimated 110,000 fans attended Sheeran's opening weekend concerts in Perth.
Sheeran's Australian tour continues with upcoming performances in Sydney starting February 13, followed by shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.
