Taylor Swift was joined by her “best friend” Ed Sheeran for the kickoff of the final leg of the European stage of the Eras Tour, delivering a memorable performance in front of a sold-out crowd of 92,000 fans.
An emotional return
This concert marked Taylor Swift’s return to the stage after canceling her shows in Vienna the previous week due to a terrorist threat. It was also her first performance in the UK since the tragic attack in Southport, where three children lost their lives during a Swift-themed dance class. The singer had privately reached out to the families affected by this tragedy.
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A surprising duo
On Thursday night, Taylor Swift began the final leg of the European stage of her Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium in London. For this special occasion, she was joined by her longtime friend Ed Sheeran. Together, they performed a mix of their songs “Everything Has Changed” and “End Game,” delighting the 92,000 fans in attendance. Ed Sheeran’s appearance during the surprise acoustic section of the evening prompted a huge ovation from the audience. The songs in this section are kept secret until their performance, adding to the excitement of the evening. After their mash-up of “Everything Has Changed,” the duo continued with “End Game” and concluded with Ed Sheeran’s ballad “Thinking Out Loud.”
A strong friendship
Taylor Swift expressed her gratitude to Ed Sheeran for taking a break from his own tour to join her. “He’s one of my best friends in the world,” she told the audience. “He works so hard, he’s on tour right now and he’s probably very tired but he wanted to come and play for you.”The collaboration between Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran provided an unforgettable moment for fans, marking a triumphant return for the Eras Tour in London this month for five dates.
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