Ed Sheeran performs in Hosier Lane

MORE than 1000 fans have lined up for hours to get a glimpse of pop star Ed Sheeran at a surprise gig in a Melbourne laneway. WATCH AS ED WOWS FANS

MORE than 1000 fans have lined up for hours to get a glimpse of pop star Ed Sheeran at a surprise gig in a Melbourne laneway.

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Fans queued from 7am to get into Hosier Lane where the award-winning singer won an award from iHeartRadio in the United States.

Ed Sheeran arrives at the surprise gig in Hosier Lane. Picture: Sarah Matray

Ed Sheeran with his award. Picture: Sarah Matray

Excited fans queued for hours to see Sheeran. Picture: Sarah Matray

The Grammy award-winning artist performed his hit song Perfect with hundreds cheering him on from the Lane way.

Others who missed out stood on Flinders Lane to hear the singer along with curious passers-by.

Young fans Shenae Vella and her friend Lara Benson, both 15, had never seen the English singer perform before.

“It was really good, he’s just such a good singer and he’s really genuine,” Shenae told the Herald Sun.

Her friend Lara said it was an awesome experience.

“It was really amazing and there was a really good atmosphere inside (the laneway),” she said.

The duo said they hadn’t been able to get tickets to any of his concerts but managed to win tickets to the surprise gig.

The famous singer thanked fans for showing up so early.

“Thanks so much for coming out,” he said.

It’s been great ... I’m gonna go back to bed.”

They chanted for an encore but he apologised saying he had to save his voice.

“I don’t want to be that guy but I do have to save my voice ... and if you’re coming tonight I promise it will be an A+ performance,” he said.