Sapphire - Ed Sheeran - Marseille, France 2025 Live

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Sapphire - Ed Sheeran - Marseille, France 2025 Live

Live Performance in Marseille
• Ed Sheeran played “Sapphire” live on June 6 and 7, 2025, at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille, marking his first-ever shows in the city — and the first night sold out .
• The concert featured a 360° central stage layout, with fireworks, loop pedal arrangements, and special guests — including a surprise duet with Soprano for “En feu” .
• The setlist included a mix of his big hits and new releases. “Sapphire” appeared early, right after “Dive” .

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🎧 About “Sapphire”
• Released June 5, 2025 as the third single from his upcoming album Play .
• A cross‑cultural pop anthem featuring Arijit Singh, blending Punjabi rhythms and South‑Asian percussion — praised for its vibrant energy .
• Critics highlighted its uplift and fusion: “Sapphire” was noted as Sheeran’s “favorite” track of the new album .

The visual, filmed across India, features Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh, including a cameo from Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan — it showcases vibrant street life and cultural immersion .

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📋 Marseille Setlist Highlights

A selection of standout moments from the Marseille concert setlist, June 6, 2025 :
1. Castle on the Hill
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6. Dive
7. Sapphire
8. Eyes Closed
… plus classics like “Thinking Out Loud”, “Perfect”, and the encore with “Shape of You” and “Bad Habits”.

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📅 Upcoming Album & Tour Info
• Play, his eighth studio album, releases September 12, 2025, with “Sapphire” as a key lead single .
• The Mathematics Tour European leg kicked off in Madrid (May 30–31), and continued through Marseille before touring other major European cities .

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🔍 In summary:
• “Sapphire” was a highlight at the Marseille shows on June 6 & 7.
• It’s a vibrant, culturally-rich single marking a new artistic direction for Sheeran.
• If you’re looking to relive the moment, the official video and live recordings are online.

Curious about any particular element — like the crowd reaction, live visual effects, or the full setlist from that night? Just let me know!