Global pop star Ed Sheeran had his impromptu street performance in Bengaluru, India, abruptly stopped by a policeman who cited a lack of permits. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparked a debate about local regulations and the freedoms of street performers. While local authorities defended the policeman's actions, Sheeran claimed they had permission to busk in the designated spot.
Ed Sheeran has racked up legions of fans around the world, sold more than 150 million records, and become one of theBut none of that made a scrap of difference to the policeman who pulled the plug on the 33-year-old English musician as he tried to play an impromptu street gig in the Indian city of Bengaluru on the weekend.
As the footage went viral around the world, local authorities were quick to defend the response of their man on the spot.... but not of permits,” wrote politician PC Mohan, a representative for Bangalore Central and a member of India’s ruling party, the BJP on X . “Ed Sheeran’s impromptu gig on Church Street hit a sour note as Bengaluru police pulled the plug over missing permissions. Even global stars must follow local rules – no permit, no performance!”.
Sheeran has gone out of his way to win Indian fans, performing with local artists including sitar player Megha Rawoot and singer Shilpa Rao, and in local languages.
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