By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | August 15, 2023 | Culture, People, People Feature, Culture Feature,
Ed Sheeran Performs Live For SiriusXM At Stephen Talkhouse In Amagansett, NY
The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett was alive with excitement on August 14 as four-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took the stage for the latest installment of SiriusXM’s private concerts. This intimate and exclusive show, for which no tickets were sold, was organized by SiriusXM and gave its subscribers this exceptional performance. “Sheerios” and SiriusXM subscribers engaged in a trivia game had the opportunity to qualify for winning tickets.
Ed Sheeran and Andy Cohen
The Stephen Talkhouse, known for its intimate setting, was the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary evening. As guests arrived at the tented outdoor venue, they were given sweatshirts to commemorate the event.
From left: Paul McCartney, Howard Stern, Beth Stern, Ashley Stern, Adam Weinstein
Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy
Before Sheeran’s performance, the President of Sirius XM and Amagansett resident Scott Greenstein took the stage to welcome the attendees. The star-studded guest list included Paul McCartney, Stella McCartney, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Christie Brinkley, Sailor Brinkley Cook, James Corden, Michael J. Fox, Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld, Brooke Shields, Andy Cohen, Howard and Beth Stern, John Mayer, David Zaslav, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Dave Portnoy, Anjelica Huston and more.
Sheeran sits down before the iconic Stephen Talkhouse performance
Once Sheeran began his set, the crowd swayed to hits from his extensive catalog, including tracks from his chart-topping albums. Fans were delighted to hear classics like "Perfect," "Thinking Out Loud," and "A Team," as well as songs from his other albums. The setlist was carefully curated to showcase Sheeran’s musical prowess and captivate the audience. This concert was particularly special for Sheeran, marking his third time in the Hamptons. Connecting with his fans in such an intimate setting was a unique experience for both the artist and the audience.
The crowd was electric as Sheeran sand his chart-topping hits
While the show was an exclusive event, the performance will be broadcast on SiriusXM Hits 1 (Ch. 2) on Friday, September 1, at 9pm ET. Fans unable to attend the concert can still enjoy Sheeran's exceptional talent. Tune into SiriusXM’s The Ed Sheeran Channel on channel 104 through August 21 for those who can't get enough of the multihyphenate.
Photography by: Photos by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images