Calum Scott joined Ed Sheeran on tour as his support act throughout 2024. When he found out he’d landed the gig, he said he felt that he “had to pinch himself” because it was such a dream come true. When they performed in Gdansk, Poland, the concert became even more special when it took an unexpected turn. Ed gave Calum a shout-out from onstage and then asked, “Would you mind singing one of your biggest songs with me tonight on my stage?”

Calum agreed and joined Ed on stage for an impromptu performance of one of his biggest hits, 2017’s ‘You Are The Reason’. Ed began to play the song’s soft introduction on his acoustic guitar and invited Calum to take the mic. Calum started off singing the song on his own as Ed backed him up with a gentle acoustic instrumental. Ed soon joined him in singing the song, harmonizing to turn the tune into a stunning duet while the audience sang along, too.

Then, Ed turned the moment into an extra special experience for Calum as he asked him to take out his earpiece so he could listen to the crowd sing. Calum looked flustered and emotional as he listened to the crowd singing along to his song word perfectly. Clearly moved by the experience, he gave Ed a hug at the end of the song and blew a kiss to the audience as they cheered. One attendee returned to the online video to relive the experience, commenting, “I was there. It was amazing!”

Thrilled by the opportunity to support Ed on tour, Calum has been documenting his experience through video diaries. Filming his tour experience in Taiwan and Thailand, he posted it online so fans could get a behind-the-scenes look at the tour. From rehearsals to live performances to hanging out in the venue with Ed Sheeran, this is a must-watch for any Music Man readers who want to catch a glimpse of what on-tour life looks like for these two artists.

From his early days in Yorkshire through his days on Britain’s Got Talent and the steady rise of his own solo career, it is clear that Calum Scott has now established himself as a staple of the British music industry. He has had a big year, from being invited to perform at the Coronation Concert with Take That last May to joining Ed Sheeran on his world tour throughout 2024. As we at The Music Man watch his career grow and grow, it makes for a touching moment to see him make a return to the early days of his career through his nostalgic performance with Ed, blending the legacy of his past with the new heights of his current musical endeavors.