Ed Sheeran Makes History as First International Artist to Perform in Bhutan
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Synopsis
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has made history by being the first international music artist to perform a concert in Bhutan. His January 24 performance at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu was a monumental occasion for both the artist and the country, showcasing a blend of culture and music.
Key Takeaways
- Ed Sheeran is the first international artist to perform in Bhutan.
- The concert took place at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.
- Sheeran had a dinner with Bhutan's royal couple.
- He expressed a desire to return to Bhutan.
- The performance was met with great enthusiasm from fans.
Los Angeles, Jan 26 (NationPress) Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has made history by becoming the first international music artist to hold a concert in Bhutan.
Recently, the ‘Shape of You’ hitmaker took to his social media and shared a video on Instagram showcasing memorable moments from his time in the South Asian nation as he reflected on this significant milestone, according to ‘People’ magazine.
"I had the privilege of being the first international artist to perform in Bhutan last night," he mentioned in the caption, referring to his January 24 performance at Changlimithang Stadium in the capital city of Thimphu. "What an incredible gig, what a stunning country, filled with wonderful people." His visit to Bhutan clearly left a lasting impression on him, as he added, "Let me know if I can move there, please and thank you.”
As reported by ‘People’, the artist wrapped up his caption by expressing gratitude to the nation for its warm welcome to him and his touring team for the "historic performance" while sharing his desire to "see you all again soon.”
In the video, the four-time Grammy winner expressed more thoughts about his groundbreaking performance. "It’s insane that this is the first international concert here," he stated while standing near the stage setup at the Bhutan venue. "I hope there will be many more in the future.”
He also shared that he had the opportunity to dine with the royal couple of Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema. "I had dinner with the king and queen yesterday, and they expressed, 'We just want visitors who love and respect our country and understand our values.'"
He added, "I feel incredibly honored to have been chosen, and I can’t wait to perform. This is truly my jam (sic).”
The video then transitions to scenes of the singer electrifying the stage during the concert, as the audience erupted in cheers and excitement.
