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Ed Sheeran Says Security Concerns Caused Him to Change Stage Setup in Philadelphia
Sheeran said 3 days were enough for a replacement band after Beoga withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore.
- On Saturday, Sheeran performed in Philadelphia, removing the B-stage typically positioned in the crowd after admitting he feared audience reaction following the Macklemore controversy.
- Tensions escalated after Macklemore was fired from the United States leg of the Loop tour, prompting the band Beoga to withdraw in solidarity. These departures forced the singer to urgently assemble a new live band.
- Collaborator Alicia Enstrom helped stitch together a group of musicians on short notice. They had three days to memorize tracks before performing with The Grammy-winning artist.
- Opening the night, Sheeran addressed the controversy and his views on Israel and Palestine. He noted of his new band, "They said yes with the knowledge that the world may hate them, too, for standing on stage with me."
- Unsure of the reception, Sheeran admitted uncertainty about how audiences would receive him in Philadelphia's politically charged environment. The musicians joined him knowing the world thought he was "a certain type of person," underscoring the tour's difficult atmosphere.
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Ed Sheeran Had To Change His Tour's Production Over Fears ...
·Jersey City, United States
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Ed Sheeran had to make a set design change during Saturday's concert after a dramatic week
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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