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Artist News Gigs & Festivals
Ed Sheeran replaces Justin Bieber at Fusion Festival
By Andy Malt | Published on Friday 7 August 2015
Ed Sheeran will headline the first night of this year’s Prince’s Trust supporting Fusion Festival, after Justin Bieber pulled out of the event earlier this week. Which shows that, despite Bieber’s efforts, there is still someone nicer than him in the world.
As previously reported, the Biebster tweeted earlier this week that he had to cancel his appearance “due to an unforeseen issue”, but that he would “make it up” to his UK fans and the Trust as soon as possible.
Still, with Fusion only a few weeks away, that put the festival in a tricky situation. Luckily, Sheeran stepped forward to fill the slot as soon as he heard the news.
“This is incredible news”, said event director Damien Sanders. “When Ed heard that Justin Bieber had pulled out he contacted us and offered to step in at the last minute, this is an amazing gesture from an all-round great guy and Ed really has saved the day, we are all eternally grateful. We look forward to a spectacular show and are delighted to have secured one of the biggest acts in the world”.
Sheeran added: “I’m delighted to be playing Fusion Festival after stepping in at the last minute to help out the guys at Fusion and support The Prince’s Trust. Birmingham crowds are always lively, so I can’t wait to come back”.
Fusion Festival takes place at Crofton Park in Birmingham on 28-30 Aug.
