Watch Ed Sheeran bring out Wheatus’ Brendan Brown to cover ‘Teenage Dirtbag’

Ed Sheeran has brought out Wheatus’ Brendan Brown for a surprise cover of ‘Teenage Dirtbag’. Check out the footage below.

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The moment took place during a recent show Sheeran was playing in Hamburg, Germany, as part of his ongoing European tour dates. While there at the Volksparkstadion, playing his second of three nights at the venue, the ‘Shape Of You’ singer introduced the Wheatus frontman to the stage as a surprise guest.

It took place mid-way through the 27-song setlist, and shortly after renditions of both ‘Photograph’ and ‘Tenerife Sea’.

Taking to Instagram to share clips from the collaboration, the singer shared that he, along with countless other artists, used to cover the song in his childhood. He explained that the noughties pop-rock hit was something he would practice with his old band when he was just 12 years-old, and that the full circle moment in Hamburg made the list of his top on-stage memories.

“Used to play ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ with my high school band when I was 12. We reformed after 22 years to play our mates’ wedding in April, but we had so much fun, I asked them to come rock it with me at a stadium,” he shared.

“I cheekily asked Brendan from @wheatusofficial to come over and rock it with us, and being the ledge that he is, he did. One of my fav moments ever on stage, thank you, Brendan. What a night x.” Check out the clip below.

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The hit song featured on the band’s self-titled debut album, which arrived back in 2000. Just months ago, Brown and co. announced plans for a 25th anniversary tour of the album – sharing new dates planned for the UK and Ireland.

To commemorate its anniversary, they’ll be playing it in full each night, as well as fan requests for favourites from their three-decade career.

“You’ve been patient enough. We are officially bringing our 25th anniversary tour to you this November and December,” they shared. “It’s gonna be one of our biggest headline tours ever and we’re gonna make sure every night is truly special.” Visit here for tickets.

As for Sheeran, the Hamburg show with Brendan Brown has been added to the list of his surprise collaborations in 2025. Last month he caught fans off guard by making an appearance at Olivia Rodrigo’s BST Hyde Park headline gig, performing ‘The A Team’ with the pop star.

Shortly before then, he released a new track titled ‘Drive’ for the F1 soundtrack, and it featured Dave Grohl on drums and John Mayer on guitar.

As for more music, the musician recently shared a new single called ‘Sapphire‘, which followed on from other recent tracks from his upcoming album ‘Play‘: ‘Azizam‘ and ‘Old Phone‘.

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