Sheeran apologises for dropping Macklemore

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Trita Parsi

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Prediction: This is the least of the costs that facilitators and supporters of genocide will end up paying...

Ed Sheeran Philadelphia Tickets Slashed By Nearly 50% Following Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Controversy

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Ed Sheeran Ticket Prices Slashed Nearly 50% Following Macklemore Controversy

Sheeran’s supporting acts and backing band withdrew from his North American tour after rapper Macklemore was barred from opening for Sheeran at multiple venues following remarks supporting Palestinian...

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September 19, 2026 at 10:32 PM

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò

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nice

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Ed Sheeran Ticket Prices Slashed Nearly 50% Following Macklemore Controversy

Sheeran’s supporting acts and backing band withdrew from his North American tour after rapper Macklemore was barred from opening for Sheeran at multiple venues following remarks supporting Palestinian...

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September 19, 2026 at 10:39 AM

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Silvia Secchi

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Wow ticket sales must really be down

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza ‘unjustifiable’ in first show since tour plunged into turmoil

The pop star has faced boycott calls after rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour after shouting ‘Free Palestine’ at a concert this month Ed Sheeran has opened a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what’s happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable”, in his first show since the his tour plunged into turmoil. “My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives,” Sheeran said on Saturday, adding that he wanted his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. Continue reading...

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September 20, 2026 at 1:21 AM

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Peter Murphy

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For Ed Sheeran, it seems to be all about Ed Sheeran, and how anything affects Ed Sheeran. #StopTheGenocide #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine

September 19, 2026 at 11:36 AM

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Feargal Cochrane

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His attempt to ‘both sides’ what he calls the ‘Israel-Gaza conflict’ just isn’t going to wash. There are clear war crimes committed on regular basis by gov of Israel against innocent people. He didn’ take same approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He has chosen a side & I hope it haunts him.

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Want to open for Ed Sheeran? The contest was recently spammed with fart memes and Free Palestine statements.
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Contest to Open for Ed Sheeran Flooded With Free Palestine Videos and Fart Memes

Guitar Center's 'Open for Legends' contest page was seemingly unmoderated for hours on Wednesday.

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September 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM

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Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday, perhaps alone, after all his supporting acts withdrew.

Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut and other acts withdrew

Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday, perhaps alone, after all his supporting acts withdrew.

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September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Henning Melber

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“Taking a side can cost you,” Macklemore said. “Money, brand deals, sponsorships, festivals, private shows, relationships and access. I’ve lost all of those things. But there is no neutral position between the oppressor and the oppressed.”
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