Ed Sheeran support acts quit tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments

Supporting acts announce immediate departure

Irish singer Aaron Rowe, Irish folk band Beoga, Danish group Lukas Graham, and American musician Finneas all confirmed they would no longer participate in the remaining dates. These artists stated their decision was made in solidarity with Macklemore after he was removed from the lineup by tour promoters. Finneas posted on social media that artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed.

Sheeran distances himself from removal decision

Ed Sheeran released a statement clarifying that the decision to drop Macklemore was made by the promoters and not by him personally. He emphasized his commitment to fans and crew while maintaining his own publicly apolitical stance regarding the conflict in Gaza. The tour website has not been updated to reflect these changes as the remaining dates proceed.