Pro-Palestinian protesters target Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia concert after Macklemore removed from tour
Pro-Palestinian groups plan to protest outside the stadium as support acts quit in solidarity, and resale prices have fallen to $48, TicketData said.
- On Tuesday, Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe defended Ed Sheeran in a video, urging critics to stop targeting the artist following rapper Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour.
- Macklemore was dropped from the tour after saying "Free Palestine" onstage at MetLife Stadium on September 4, following pressure from venue owner Robert Kraft.
- Alongside fellow opening acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Beoga, Rowe withdrew from the tour in solidarity, while Sheeran maintained the decision was the promoter's, writing he was "not complicit."
- The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue offered Rowe a performance slot at the 3Arena, praising him for showing "immense backbone" during the controversy.
- Actress Melissa Barrera, fired from the Scream franchise in 2023, voiced support for the musicians' exits, noting that increased solidarity suggests those in power face greater difficulty censoring speech.
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berlingske.dkA pro-Palestinian group has called on people to boycott Ed Sheeran's concerts after a row over the rapper.
Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy
‘We now extend our call for boycotting Ed Sheeran's entire world tour, including the upcoming Latin American dates and the as-yet-unannounced European leg,’ the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel said
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Ed Sheeran fans support singer at first concert since Macklemore tour row
Fans attending the concert in Philadelphia said they were sticking by the English musician.
Melissa Barrera Says It’s “Beautiful” to See Macklemore Receive Support After Ed Sheeran Tour Firing: “I Didn’t Get That When It Happened to Me”
Melissa Barrera says it's 'beautiful' to see the support Macklemore received after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestine speeches.
The singer will perform Saturday night in Philadelphia for the first time since the escape of rapper Macklemore from his tour for his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Ed Sheeran set to perform amid Macklemore tour controversy
Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday night for the first time since rapper Macklemore was forced off of Sheeran’s tour after comments he made in support of Palestinians. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.
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