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Ed Sheeran resumes Philadelphia tour without openers
Hindustan Times··5d ago
Ed Sheeran returned to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia after openers left his tour earlier in the week. Rapper Macklemore was removed over statements supporting Palestinians, and other openers withdrew in solidarity. Fans said they came for the music, not the dispute. A small pro-Palestine protest gathered near the stadium. Fan Jody Hauck, 53, still wanted to hear Perfect.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The Philadelphia date went ahead with no billed opening acts.
- Some ticket holders said they paid for a multi-act bill and got only the headliner.
- A small protest formed near the stadium subway entrance on show day.
What's Happening
- Hindustan Times reported families grilling and playing Sheeran's songs in the parking lot.
- Bob Worthington, 67, said he and his wife were not there for controversy.
- Shraddha Meshram, 30, said the show was her first concert and she came for Sapphire.
Why Openers Were Missing
- Macklemore was taken off the tour after pro-Palestinian statements, the report said.
- Other openers then pulled out in solidarity.
- Hauck said performers need room for opinions, even as she stayed for Sheeran's set.
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