The pop star's foundation gives three years of funding to Sheffield's TRACKS youth music scheme.

The star was stopped from busking ahead of his concert in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru.

Sheeran says it was a planned performance, but police say they refused permission to prevent congestion.

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.