All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore
Three openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ comments
TL;DR
- Four supporting acts and the live band for Ed Sheeran's tour have withdrawn in solidarity with Macklemore.
- Macklemore was removed from the tour after making onstage comments in support of Palestine.
- Supporting acts Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Beoga, and Lukas Graham cited their support for Palestine and opposition to silencing artists.
- Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots and a donor to Israel, was among venue owners who refused to allow Macklemore to perform.
- Ed Sheeran stated the decision to remove Macklemore was made by venue owners and promoters, and that he could not find a solution.
- The withdrawals join a broader backlash, with figures like Ms. Rachel and Kehlani expressing support for Macklemore.