Watch Ed Sheeran debut new song during surprise New Orleans street performance

Ed Sheeran debuted a new song during a surprise New Orleans street performance – watch footage of the moment below.

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The singer, songwriter and guitarist has been dropping hints with fans about new material of late, and recently confirmed fans can expect a new single in April as well as sharing numerous titles of songs featured on his upcoming album.

On Saturday (March 15), the popstar gave ‘Azizam’ its first live outing in the city’s historic French Quarter. Backed by The Soul Rebels brass band and clutching a heart-shaped balloon. Sheeran drew a huge crowd as he performed the track live for the first time.

Having emerged from a black SUV carrying a portable amp and mic, he told the crowd (via Billboard): “We’re gonna do one song here – we’re filming a bit of content – and then we’re going to do a parade and walk down and play some songs, if you want to come with us.”

“I’ve got a new song coming in a couple weeks that no one’s heard,” he continued. “This will be the first time it’s ever been played live. We’ll play it once now and then we’ll walk down, play some songs that you know, and I’ll play this song again.” Watch footage of the moment below.

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