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Should more artists do exclusive gigs?

Ed Sheeran did a secret gig to Irish mega fans last night – were you there? Organised by Spotif...

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13.15 4 Nov 2025


Should more artists do exclusive gigs?


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13.15 4 Nov 2025


Ed Sheeran did a secret gig to Irish mega fans last night – were you there?

Organised by Spotify, his highest Irish streamers were sent links to register for free tickets to the exclusive gig.

Is this the best way to reward fans? Gigs exclusively for your biggest listeners?

Or is it all too inaccessible?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Aoife Rooney, Assistant Editor of Weekend Magazine at the Irish Independent, Dave Hanratty, Host of the ‘No Encore’ music podcast and Singer-Songwriter Tim McStay.


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