Ed Sheeran Is Set to Return to Stage for 1st Time Since Macklemore Was Cut and Other Acts Withdrew
The singer will likely perform solo after four supporting acts quit in solidarity, and protesters plan to gather outside the show, organizers said.
- On Saturday, Ed Sheeran resumes his Loop Tour likely performing solo after all supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was removed following pro-Palestinian comments at a September 5 show in New Jersey.
- Macklemore's removal followed pressure from the Israeli-American Council and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who allegedly gave Sheeran an ultimatum to remove Macklemore or face venue bans.
- Sheeran claimed he was not responsible for the decision, attributing it to tour promoters, though experts note that artists of his magnitude generally hold final authority over concert operations.
- Supporting acts including Finneas and Beoga withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore; Macklemore pledged $1 million for Palestinian relief, while Kraft and Sheeran reportedly agreed to donate $2 million each.
- As of Friday, tickets remained available for Saturday's show, which faces potential disruptions as a coalition of pro-Palestinian organizations plans to protest outside the venue.
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Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Israel-Gaza at First Show Amid Tour Controversy: ‘I Cannot Hide How I Feel About It Anymore’
Ed Sheeran addressed the Macklemore tour controversy at the top of his show in Philadelphia on Saturday night in a lengthy and emotional speech.
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Independent EspañolPHILADELFIA (AP) — Ed Sheeran is about to resume his tour on Saturday — possibly solo — after all his supporting artists withdrew in solidarity with the newsstander Macklemore, who was taken away after making pro-Palestinian comments on stage.
Ed Sheeran set for Philadelphia show after opening acts withdraw
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage – possibly without an opening act – Saturday night at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, his first stop since Macklemore was dropped from the tour’s US dates over his pro-Palestinian remarks onstage, leading Sheeran’s other opening acts to resign.The controversy has some
Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Macklemore was removed and other acts withdrew over Palestine row
Ed Sheeran is due back on stage in Philadelphia after Macklemore was removed from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, prompting Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga to withdraw in solidarity.
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