Ed Sheeran’s Phoenix concert captivated the fans. The fireworks were just a bonus

For days leading up to Ed Sheeran’s June 13 concert at State Farm Stadium, I wondered: How is he going to fill the space?

I didn’t mean the crowd; the venue wasn’t sold out, but it was pretty close. I meant stage presence, presentation. It’s Ed Sheeran — there wouldn’t be any fireworks or dancers or pyrotechnics. How was one man with a guitar going to captivate a whole stadium?

Well, there were pyrotechnics. And fireworks. And bold, creative visuals on the massive screen behind the stage. No dancers, sure…

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