Ed Sheeran's US Tour Disrupted as Macklemore Removed Over Pro-Palestinian Comments, Prompting Support Acts to Quit
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour following pro-Palestinian remarks on stage, leading to the withdrawal of all supporting acts in solidarity. Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for the removal, attributing it to the promoter's decision. The incident has disrupted the tour's schedule and raised questions about artistic freedom and political expression.
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Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments thejakartapost.com
What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and other artists dropped out AP News
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part of the show. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with David Jackson, Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University.
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Ed Sheeran says Macklemore axed from US tour for Palestine remarks at promoter’s behest Al Arabiya English
Ed Sheeran says Macklemore axed from US tour for Palestine remarks at promoter’s behest english.alarabiya.net
Finneas and other acts ditch Ed Sheeran’s tour in support of Macklemore Herald Sun
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Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments News.com.au
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All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore’s removal Middle East Eye
Ed Sheeran’s US tour loses all support acts after Macklemore’s removal | Controversy explained WION
Ed Sheeran says promoter decided to remove Macklemore from tour The Jerusalem Post
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Ed Sheeran’s Americas tour in trouble as opening acts quit over Macklemore’s removal The Times of Israel
Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments Bangkok Post
Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments bangkokpost.com
(Adnkronos) - The rapper: "If those words cost me the stage, bringing attention to Palestine, then this was the most successful tour I have ever participated in."