Ed Sheeran adds extra Joburg date - what about Durban?
Ed Sheeran has added another night to his concert in Johannesburg but there is still "dololo" for Durban despite over 5,000 people signing a petition.
Ed Sheeran fans in Johannesburg are celebrating after Big Concerts announced that the singer will be adding a second night to his show at FNB Stadium.
Organisers say the move is due to an overwhelming response from fans in Jozi.
Following the overwhelming response to the first-ever SA tour announcement earlier this week, @edsheeran is pleased to announce an additional show at the iconic FNB Stadium in JHB on Sun 24th Mar 2019
— BIG Concerts (@BigConcerts) June 27, 2018
More info, go to https://t.co/6CtmNJOuWZ#Divideworldtour #dividetourSA pic.twitter.com/wWuGavf6yF
Cape Town fans are also pushing for an extra date. Tickets for the CT show went on sale today and sold out in a few hours.
"Looking at the demand for this event in Cape Town, can we get an extra show like Joburg? #EdSheeran," a Twitter user asked after the Joburg announcement.
Meanwhile, Ed's fans in Durban can't even get one night!
Sadly, Durban did not make the cut when the 'Shape of You' hitmaker revealed he would be touring South Africa for the first time ever in March 2019. But Durbanites are big Ed supporters, with several of his songs from his latest album, 'Divide', making it onto the Coca-Cola Top 40 chart.
Durban fans are so desperate for an Ed show they started a petition in the hopes of getting organisers to see the light.
More than 5,000 people have already signed the petition, which was created by Durban North fan Jason Liebenberg.
"Durban has been left out once again, let's create some noise in order for BIG Concerts to bring Ed Sheeran to a no doubt, sold out, Durban!" he wrote on the petition's website.
Durban fans are gutted at being left out.
"As much as we appreciate all the effort that goes into getting these superstars to SA remember it's also costly flying up to Jhb and CPT and no doubt more than half of your ticket sales will be coming from DBN so please try to be fair & add a show in DBN before tickets go on sale," one Twitter user wrote.
Here's what others had to say.
Why would they add another ed sheeren concert to JHB and not give DURBAN a concert! I feel they're underestimating DBN's crowds! AND there's venues so what's the excuse! Cc @BigConcerts @edsheeran #EdSheeran
— NickiMinaj S.Africa (@iThinkMinaj) June 28, 2018
I dont see why Joburg has to have 2shows and durban is not even included ONCE AGAIN. Mean there's even a petition, with over 5600 people signing it in less then 2 days. When 1D and Justin Bieber came half the crowd was filled w/ people from Durban. Please please include DURBAN
— Dana (@_dana_campbell_) June 27, 2018
Why should Durban always be left out without being given a reason. Clearly the petition hasn't helped so tell us Durbanites what can be done so that we too also get the pleasure of hosting amazing artists here.
— Girl Almighty (@1girl_almighty) June 27, 2018
Ed needs to see this. Come on ! @bigconcerts @edsheeran #southafrica #durban #dividetour https://t.co/RerLekpyLd pic.twitter.com/6arsX2VfyR
— Shanice (@shxnicethxmas) June 27, 2018
So far, these are the only dates for Ed's SA tour. We're still crossing fingers for Durban!
Saturday, 23 March, Johannesburg, FNB Stadium
Sunday, 24 March, Johannesburg, FNB Stadium
Wednesday, 27 March, Cape Town, Cape Town Stadium
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