Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.

Molly and Ruby Mulholland from Glengormley said they "couldn't believe" they got to perform for singer Ed Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran visited music organisations in Belfast alongside Snow Patrol star Gary Lightbody.

His visit to Belfast was part of the launch of the Ed Sheeran foundation, which supports the teaching of music in schools.

The singer made a surprise appearance at a music youth group and choir to launch his new charity foundation.

Ed Sheeran surprised students at three different locations across the city on Thursday

The pop star praised and promoted Welsh musical talent during his surprise performances in Cardiff.

Pop superstar gives pupils "goose bumps" with surprise performance at a school assembly in Cardiff.