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4 Ed Sheeran openers quit after Macklemore exit
The Indian Express··16 Sept
Four opening acts left Ed Sheeran's North and South American tour after rapper Macklemore was dropped for onstage pro-Palestinian remarks. Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas posted that they were withdrawing. Sheeran said on Instagram that promoters, not he, removed Macklemore. Macklemore said venues pressed for his exit after his September 5 MetLife Stadium show.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Remaining Loop Tour stadium dates may open without the listed support acts unless replacements are announced.
- Ticket holders for upcoming US and South America shows should watch promoter notices for lineup changes.
- Crew and remaining musicians named by Sheeran still depend on the tour continuing as scheduled.
What's Happening
- Sheeran attributed Macklemore removal to Messina Touring Group after talks with venues.
- Finneas said he was withdrawing from upcoming dates and stated solidarity with Palestine.
- Robert Kraft said Macklemore recent comments and past rhetoric led to the cancellation decision.
How the Dispute Began
- Macklemore said he called Free Palestine and showed Gaza images during New Jersey concerts earlier this month.
- Jewish groups criticised the remarks, and some venues then pressed promoters to drop him.
- Sheeran said he keeps politics off his stage because many fans are young and of mixed backgrounds.
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