
Ed Sheeran and others will perform at the “We Can Survive” concerts in Newark, Sept. 26.
Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Shaboozey and Alex Warren will perform at the 12th annual “We Can Survive” concert, organized by the Audacy company as a benefit for mental health initiatives, Sept. 26 at The Prudential Center in Newark. Tickets will go on sale Aug. 1 at 10 a.m., with pre-sales beginning July 31 at 10 a.m.; visit ticketmaster.com.
Sheeran will release his eighth studio album, Play, on Sept. 12. Three of the album’s songs — “Azizam,” “Old Phone” and “Saphhire” — have already been released as singles.
In its first nine years, “We Can Survive” was presented at The Hollywood Bowl. It then moved to the Prudential Center. Among those in the 2023 10th anniversary lineup were Maroon 5, OneRepublic and Kelly Clarkson. Justin Timberlake, New Kids on the Block, Tate McRae and others performed last year.
Audacy, which was created by CBS Radio and known as Radio.com before a 2021 rebranding, is a network for more than 220 radio stations and thousands of podcasts.
“Upbeat Variety Music” radio station NEW 102.7 FM will serve as the concert’s host.
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