It would appear even WA Premier Mark McGowan is in love with the form of Ed Sheeran — because the UK pop celebrity quietly ready to interrupt the file for the State’s largest gig on Sunday.
With as many as 75,000 followers set to flock to look at the climax of the 32 year-old’s Australian tour, the ending touches have been being placed on the spectacular staging at Optus Stadium.
Those formalities meant a number of hundred extra tickets went on sale on Saturday, which have been snapped up inside hours.
And whereas Sheeran was protecting a low profile, Mr McGowan mentioned town couldn’t wait to welcome the singer again to the the stadium which he himself christened in 2018.
“Western Australia loves Ed Sheeran and the music superstar clearly loves WA,” Mr McGowan instructed The Sunday Times.
“As the first performer at Optus Stadium, Ed Sheeran holds a unique place in WA history — and it looks like history will be made again this weekend when more than 70,000 fans are expected to break the stadium’s attendance record.
“Those fans include many visitors from interstate and overseas, which will generate another significant boost to our economy.”
Optus Stadium chief government Mike McKenna mentioned that the stadium can be operating at full throttle come Sunday.
“We have got a full roster of 1700 staff, and a lot of new people mind you. So please be patient with staff,” Mr McKenna mentioned.
“Literally hundreds of staff working their first shift. They have been trained, but experience counts for a lot too.
“So give them a break if it is not quite what you are expecting.”
And whereas Transperth isn’t any stranger to shifting crowds to and from massive occasions, spokesman David Hynes urged concert-goers to plan properly and go away early.
“We are well-versed in getting everyone to and from each event with minimal fuss or wait time,” Mr Hynes mentioned.
“With this concert being a sell-out, and about 75,000 people attending, ticketholders are encouraged to plan ahead and leave plenty of time to get there before the show begins.”
Drop-offs is not going to be allowed in or across the stadium, and several other highway closures will probably be in place across the stadium.
Gates are set to open at 5pm, with opening act and Australian singer-songwriter Budjerah kicking the evening off an hour later.
Following the native hero at 7pm is up and coming UK pop artist Maisie Peters.
Sheeran is about to take the stage about 8.15pm.
Fans attending the present have been inspired to obtain their tickets to their cell phone earlier than arriving at Optus Stadium, in addition to entry to their reserving affirmation — to make sure a easy entry into the venue.
While clear, plastic water bottles are allowed, metallic canisters are prohibited, in addition to cans, luggage bigger than an A3 sheet of paper, and glow sticks.
Mr McGowan mentioned the monster gig capped off an enormous few weeks for WA followers.
“Perth truly punches above its weight when it comes to rivalling other cities as our nation’s events capital. We’ve recently hosted everything from UFC to Harry Styles, the Backstreet Boys to Bjork plus Sting, Post Malone, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers — even Snoop Dogg.
“It promises to be a massive weekend of music, with music icons Rod Stewart and Cindy Lauper taking the stage here in Perth – before Ed Sheeran re-writes the record books in WA.
“I’d like to acknowledge the hundreds of public transport workers as well as hospitality staff who will be on this weekend to ensure thousands of WA music fans have a moment they will never forget.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
