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Pop star Ed Sheeran is giving local people the chance to be successful in Ipswich.
The 28-year-old, who grew up in Framlingham, Suffolk, will play in his home county in August.
Supported Acts for the shows are Lewis Capaldi, Pbadenger and The Darkness, with the unsigned acts of the world.
The singer-songwriter, who will perform at Chantry Park on August 23 to 26, has asked BBC Introducing Suffolk to nominate a trio of artists.
He received support from the radio show, which is broadcast on BBC Radio Suffolk, in the early stages of his career.
Angelle Joseph and Richard Haugh, who will be presenting their music via the BBC Introducing Uploader.
Mr Haugh said: "This is an incredibly generous gesture from Ed, whose act of kindness will mean the world to the three chosen artists.
"To be offered, one of the biggest acts in the world, returning to his home patch, will be something they will cherish for the rest of their lives."
The opening act for the fourth night of the Ipswich dates will be chosen by local skateboard Hoax company, which credits Ed Sheeran as a brand ambbadador, via a national battle of the bands competition.
BBC Uploader by July 4 at www.bbc.com/introducing/uploader
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