Ed Sheeran Openers Drop Off Tour In Solidarity With Palestinian People
Following Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour due to the rapper's outspoken pro-Palestine activism , fellow openers Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga have dropped off the tour. The post Ed Sheeran Openers Drop Off Tour In Solidarity With Palestinian People appeared first on Stereogum .
In solidarity with the Palestinian people, several musical openers on Ed Sheeran's tour have withdrawn from the remaining dates. Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Lukas Graham have all made the decision to leave the tour, citing their opposition to the silencing of artists who speak out against injustice. Finneas wrote on social media that artists must stand up for the oppressed, and he could not in good conscience support a tour that silenced those advocating for a Free Palestine.
Rowe shared his own thoughts, explaining that he cannot stand by while billionaires silence the voices of those fighting against Israeli genocide. Beoga, Sheeran's backing band, also announced their departure from the tour, stating that they will continue to be friends with Sheeran but cannot play to crowds that silence advocates for a free Palestine.
The tour's promoter, not Sheeran himself, ultimately made the decision regarding the openers' participation.
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