It’s that time again, tonight Apple Music Live 2023 will start. And for the first time, you can stream not only via Apple Music but also via Apple TV+. Ed Sheeran kicks off with a live concert of his album Subtract.
Ed Sheeran on Apple Music
As mentioned, Ed Sheeran is the first artist Apple will feature live in the stream. The British singer-songwriter is one of the most successful musicians in the Apple Music catalog. The 32-year-old will perform tonight, May 10, at the Eventim Apollo in London. His concert can be seen on Apple Music from 9 p.m. Dutch time – and a little later – on Apple TV +.
The program for the live performance has already been set. According to Apple, Ed Sheeran will play all 14 songs from his latest album ‘-‘ (Subtract). The live concert will be streamed on Apple Music starting at 9 p.m. and will then be available on-demand on Apple Music and Apple TV+ from 10 p.m.
The first season of the Apple Music Live series featured Mary J. Blige, Luke Combs, Lil Durk, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, and Wizkid, among others. The performances can all be found in the Apple Music Live archive.
Additional material via Shazam
Are you a true fan of Ed Sheeran? Then we also recommend that you install Apple’s Shazam app for caller ID. Through this app, the company will not only make the official set list of the Apple Music Live performance available, but also offer additional exclusive material after the show, including backstage footage of the performance.
On Apple Music alone, Ed Sheeran’s songs have been listened to more than 9.5 billion times. And the Sheeran number’Shape of You‘ is the most-streamed song of all time on Apple Music.
Who else is performing?
So Ed Sheeran kicks off the new season of Apple Music Live. But who else will perform? Unfortunately, Apple hasn’t released anything about that yet. Want to be kept up to date on who else will be playing? Then sign up for our newsletter.