Macklemore Exit Triggers Openers’ Resignations on Ed Sheeran Tour
TL;DR
Following Macklemore's removal over pro-Palestine remarks, Ed Sheeran's remaining opening acts and his backing band Beoga resigned in solidarity, while Sheeran said the decision came from promoters/venues and that he aims to keep concerts as a neutral, safe space amid the political controversy.
- Ed Sheeran’s Tour Openers, Backing Band Resign After Macklemore Removal Pitchfork
- Fellow opening acts quit after Ed Sheeran tour drops Macklemore CNN
- Patriots' Kraft says Macklemore performance would cross line ESPN
- Pro-Palestinian Remarks Roil Sheeran Tour, Leading Finneas to Drop Out The New York Times
- AOC Accuses Patriots Owner Robert Kraft of Lining Up NFL Stadiums Against Macklemore After His “Free Palestine” Performance: “Censor Speech in That One Specific Way” Yahoo
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