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Mt Druitt’s Ed Sheeran lookalike busker ‘Red Sheeran’ is winning the internet

INTRODUCING ‘Red Sheeran’, Mt Druitt’s lookalike busker whose winning the internet with his rendition of the British pop star’s classic outside a western Sydney 7-11 store.

Mt Druitt’s 'Red Sheeran' belts out an Ed Sheeran classic outside a 7/11 in Mt Druitt. Picture Facebook/Chris Leonard
Mt Druitt’s 'Red Sheeran' belts out an Ed Sheeran classic outside a 7/11 in Mt Druitt. Picture Facebook/Chris Leonard

MEET ‘Red Sheeran’, Mt Druitt’s very only — and yes, he’s got talent.

The western Sydney local has been winning fans on social media after delivering an emotional rendition of the British pop star’s song outside a 7-11 store.

Filmed by Chris Leonard, the video has gone viral with thousands of shares and comments.

Wearing fluoro green shorts and a blue T-shirt, and clutching a giant bottle of cider, the giner-haired singer introduces himself as Ashley.

“I’m representing here in Mt Druitt, I’m Red Sheeran, Ed Sheeran’s first cousin. He’s a bit jelly on me so I couldn’t get f---ing anywhere in music,” he says in the clip.

Is the world ready for Red Sheeran?
Is the world ready for Red Sheeran?

He then bursts into an a cappella version of Sheeran’s hit ‘Thinking Out Loud,’ and well — he’s not half bad.

Ashley is a bit of a local legend in Mt Druitt and is often seen about town belting out a Sheeran song. Have you seen him perform? Tell us in the comments below.

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