'We would be delighted': Hopes Sheeran will return to Suffolk on world tour

The Framlingham singer announced the venues that will feature on the first leg of his new world tour for his new album — called = — but so far no Suffolk dates have been announced..

Ed Sheeran last performed in Ipswich in 2019 at Chantry Park (Image: Archant)

In 2019 the musical megastar took to the stage in Chantry Park for four nights — and the gigs brought £9,235,541 on the local economy, according to Ipswich Borough Council.

Now, local councils are hoping that the Shape of You singer will return to the region to perform after the great success of his last performances.

Councillor Sarah Barber, Ipswich Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Town Centre, said: “We would be delighted if Ed Sheeran chose to play to an Ipswich crowd again.

"We know that we can successfully host an event of this magnitude as it was only two years ago that we had thousands of people in Chantry Park.

The crowds were huge during Ed Sheeran's gigs in Ipswich (Image: Archant)

“His homecoming concerts were a great opportunity for people in Ipswich and Suffolk to see our own superstar in his own backyard and the economic boost for the town was fantastic with customers seeking hotels, restaurants and bars.

“We expect Ed and his team have a lot to do with planning another world tour and we hope that Ipswich will form part of their plans.”

More than 150,000 people saw Ed Sheeran perform in Chantry Park in 2019 Picture: ZAKARY WALTERS (Image: Archant)

Sheeran also said at the first of his four shows in 2019 that he was "really happy" to be ending his tour in Suffolk. He added that his last performance in Ipswich had taken place in front of only 100 people.