While thousands of fans flocked to see Ed Sheeran launch the Australian leg of his Loop Tour in Perth, none were as dedicated as James Tyler.
Over the weekend, the 27-year-old superfan ensured he was first in line to both WA dates at Optus Stadium, queuing for a combined 28 hours in blazing 37 degree heat.
”I woke up at 2am and arrived at 3:45am to ensure I was first,” he told nine.com.au.
James Tyler queued hours to see Ed Sheeran play live in Perth. (Supplied)
“The next people after me didn’t arrive until around 9am, but I wasn’t risking it.”
The aim was simple – to be front and centre of the barrier and see Sheeran belt out his classics such as Shape of You, Lego House and Perfect to 55,000 screaming fans.
And he did it. At both dates.
Despite the blazing heat, he waited in a deck chair with nothing to do to pass the time but chat to new mates he’d made in the queue. 
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For Sheeran, Tyler says it’s worth every minute. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coa)
After around 14 hours, security marched the line through the stadium – and Tyler got his dream spot, on the centre of the front row.
“I’d only ever do it for Ed,” he smiled.
“He’s absolutely beyond words insane live. Like, unfathomable.
“Just him and his guitar and a loop pedal, the way he orchestrates the crowd and gives it 10000 per cent every single show… it’s insane.”
Having been a devotee since the age of 13, Tyler knew he had to seize the moment.
A view to the front of the stadium. (Supplied)
With Sheeran’s visits Down Under being a rare occurrence – previously taking place in 2023 and 2018 – he was determined to make every second of this tour count
“I work six days a week so can’t travel the world to see is as I’d like, so I make the most of it while I’m here,” he added.
“I just wanted to guarantee the most intimate and special experience for myself possible. Honestly, it was worth every second of queuing.”
Tyler said the experience was mindblowing on both nights, and he even managed to bag a coveted guitar pick from the man himself at the end of the show.
Tyler got to the front for both nights. (Instagram/@optusstadium)
Like many fans, Tyler attended the gig solo and met pals in the queue along the way.
But knowing how much a stadium show can set you back, he took to social media to gift a spare ticket to a fan who was doing it tough, ensuring they didn’t miss out on the sold-out show.
“It was just for a bit of fun,” he said.
“I just put a post on a local Facebook page and asked why people thought they should get it, and I had a chat with one lady on the phone and decided to give it to her.
“I met up with her at the stadium later and got a cheeky selfie. It was brilliant.”
Tyler won’t be stopping there – he’s also flying over to Melbourne to do the exact same thing at the end of this month.
”I’m absolutely doing it again,” he said, confirming his hopes of being the first in line at the Marvel Stadium, too.
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