Openers quit after Macklemore's removal

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Steven Fielding

@polprofsteve2024.bsky.social

Who is Ed Sheeran?

September 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM

by Amir Attaran

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Amir Attaran

@amirattaran.bsky.social

Man, the Zionists got a lot of blowback on this one, and from young folks. That should worry them.

All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore

Four openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ comments

www.theguardian.com

September 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM

Reposted by Nandita Sharma

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huck mason

@tylerhuckabee.bsky.social

ed sheeran has certainly not covered himself in glory but he’s at best a miniboss here. if his concert get canceled but everyone pours into Gillette Stadium for the next pop star or nfl game, then Robert Kraft and his pals still effectively got what they wanted.

September 16, 2026 at 12:19 PM

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Alex von Tunzelmann

@alexvont.bsky.social

It’s not an “impossible position”. Sheeran is a very wealthy, successful musician who was asked by a stadium owner to kick a fellow musician off his tour for political reasons. He could choose to kick Macklemore off or to say no thanks, we’ll play elsewhere. www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...

Ed Sheeran in an ‘impossible position’ over Macklemore Gaza row, says Lisa Nandy

www.independent.co.uk

September 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM

by Paul Dorfman

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Dr Paul Dorfman

@drpauldorfman.bsky.social

Albert Einstein: "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing,".
Edmund Burke: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore

Four openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ comments

www.theguardian.com

September 16, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Reposted by Caroline Robion‐Brunner

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l'Humanité

@humanite.fr

« Les artistes ne doivent pas être réduits au silence » : tous les chanteurs de la tournée d’Ed Sheeran se retirent en soutien à Macklemore et la Palestine

➡️ https://l.humanite.fr/0b7

September 16, 2026 at 8:20 AM

Reposted by Will Jennings, Richard Hall, Fabián Muniesa , and 1 more Will Jennings, Richard Hall, Fabián Muniesa, Peter Thorne

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🎓 Richard Hall	10%	32	5.7%
🎓 Fabián Muniesa	7%	34	4.1%
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Bex Luther

@superbreeze.bsky.social

BREAKING: Ed Sheeran to represent Piddington at Eurovision

September 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM

Reposted by Francisco Javier

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Spanish Revolution

@spanishrevolution.bsky.social

Ed Sheeran dice que intentó mediar y que la expulsión de Macklemore fue decisión de la promotora. Sus compañeros han contestado de una forma bastante menos diplomática: marchándose de la gira.
A veces un comunicado explica una postura.
Otras veces la explica mejor una puerta cerrándose.

September 16, 2026 at 7:01 AM

by Iain Davidson

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Iain Davidson AU

@archaeoiain.bsky.social

www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/enterta...

Acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped

www.thenewdaily.com.au

September 16, 2026 at 6:39 AM

by Hisham Zerriffi

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Hisham Zerriffi

@hishamzerriffi.bsky.social

Had the same reaction. its not just that their Irish (and Irish American). Some had a track record of speaking out on Palestine. Which, again, should not have been surprising n since, you know, they’re *Irish*!

Hisham Zerriffi @hishamzerriffi.bsky.social · 21h

Wait, wait, let me get this right.

Ed Sheeran wants to be "non-political" but invited at least three artists known for their support of Palestinian rights and opposition to genocide.

Is it all that surprising that Finneas and Bogea (+ others) are pulling out of the tour?

Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 23h

Ed Sheeran’s band just quit the Ed Sheeran tour.

September 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM

by Shibley Telhami

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

All of Ed Sheeran’s Openers Abandon Tour After Macklemore Debacle: Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe withdrew after Macklemore was forced off the trek following a pressure campaign over his comments in support of Palestinians
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

All of Ed Sheeran's Openers Abandon Tour After Macklemore Debacle

Finneas, Lukas Graham, and more have dropped off shows with Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was pressured off the tour after saying, 'Free Palestine.'

www.rollingstone.com

September 16, 2026 at 3:19 AM

Reposted by Tim Bale, John Collins, Mike Rowe , and 2 more Tim Bale, John Collins, Mike Rowe, Simon Lester, Julian R. Betts

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Janel Comeau 🍁

@verybadllama.bsky.social

I mean if you really want to hear Ed Sheeran without any opening acts you can simply get put on hold with your bank

September 16, 2026 at 2:26 AM

by Dana R. Fisher

26%

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Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist)

@fisherdanar.bsky.social

This is what solidarity looks like (just imagine if Ed Sheeran had followed this example…🤯

Pop Base @popbase.tv · 21h

All of Ed Sheeran’s opening acts and his touring band have dropped out of the remaining dates of his ‘Loop’ tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore.

September 16, 2026 at 12:23 AM

by Jason Lyall

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Jason "Red5" Lyall

@jaylyall.bsky.social

It's true, I will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran

September 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM

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Greg Pak

@gregpak.net

BREAKING: buckaroo banzai and the hong kong cavaliers will no longer be opening for ed sheeran

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAgn...

September 15, 2026 at 11:36 PM

by Dan Immergluck

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Dan Immergluck

@danimmergluck.bsky.social

Apparently Ed Sheeran may need to
ask Kevin Sorbo to be his opening act.

September 15, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Reposted by Huw Price

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The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Finneas, the remaining opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dismissed from his opening spot for pro-Palestine comments. https://wapo.st/4cPZP5M

September 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM

by John Doyle

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John Doyle

@johndoyle.bsky.social

Surely Sheeran cannot proceed with this tour. Hard to see him fill a stadium ever again Ireland if he does.

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 20h

All of Ed Sheeran's supporting acts, including two Irish groups, have pulled out of the singer-songwriter's US tour following the departure of rapper Macklemore.

Macklemore said on Monday he was forced out for advocating for Palestinians.
www.thejournal.ie/ed-sheeran-m...