Ed Sheeran gave his Perth fans a treat on Sunday night, bringing out Wheatus’ Brendan B. Brown to the stage at Optus Stadium to perform “Teenage Dirtbag”.

Brown’s appearance was a welcome treat for many in the crowd, particularly fans of the classic track that defined a generation and has had enduring popularity worldwide.

The enduring power of “Teenage Dirtbag” has reached unprecedented heights in recent years. The track, originally released in 2000, has experienced a remarkable resurgence through social media, with the viral “Teenage Dirtbag photos” trend on TikTok attracting over one million participants. The phenomenon drew participation from major celebrities including Madonna, Lady Gaga, Mark Ruffalo, Lil Nas X, and Jon Bon Jovi, while the hashtag has accumulated over two billion views.

They were also joined by Irish folk band Beoga, who are well-known supporters of Sheeran. The band, most famously, co-wrote and performed “Galway Girl” with Sheeran, off his 2017 album ÷ (Divide).

Videos shared on social media showed the two artists smiling and performing together, blending Sheeran’s signature loop-pedal style with the nostalgic rock energy of the original performance – watch it below.

Sheeran’s Australia and New Zealand tour continues on to Sydney later this month, with three shows at Accor Stadium, before making its way to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide.

Rolling Stone AU/NZ was at the opening show of his tour in Auckland. “Sheeran has truly found his stride by embracing his humble roots — covers, song requests, and freestyle sampling – and instilling them into his existing formula. On this tour, he’s the closest to his early self as he has been in a long time — and as a result, fans have never felt closer to him,” we wrote in our five-star review.

Meanwhile, Wheatus have been celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with their own Australia and New Zealand tour, which wrapped up last week.