Irish Radio Station Drops Ed Sheeran Music
Classic Hits Radio said listener reaction and the withdrawal of Irish acts led it to keep Sheeran off air for the foreseeable future.
- On Thursday, Classic Hits Radio announced it is removing Ed Sheeran's music from its playlist for the 'foreseeable future' following listener feedback about his tour controversy.
- Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's Loop Tour followed pro-Palestine comments he made at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey earlier this month, triggering public backlash and artist withdrawals.
- In solidarity with Macklemore, supporting acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga withdrew from remaining tour dates, while Macklemore donated his $1 million tour earnings to Palestinian charities.
- Dave Kelly, Group Programme Director at Bay Broadcasting, stated the decision is 'not intended as a personal judgement on Ed Sheeran,' emphasizing support for Irish artists' convictions.
- Sheeran has maintained that promoters, not him, decided to drop Macklemore from the tour, while Classic Hits Radio confirmed the ban remains 'under review' as developments unfold.
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Major Radio Station Drops Ed Sheeran Songs For 'The Foreseeable Future'
Irish radio station Classic Hits Radio has removed Ed Sheeran’s songs from its playlists “for the foreseeable future” after opening act Macklemore was dropped from the Loop tour due to pro-Palestine comments on stage.RTÉ 100 shared that the move came into effect on Thursday, 17 September. Classic Hits Radio said they understand there are “differing and strongly held views” on the topic, but considering “the reaction from our listeners”, the stat…
The decision was made based on listener feedback to the radio channel.
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