All support acts on Ed Sheeran’s US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
Among them were Finneas, the brother of pop star Billie Eilish, who said in a statement: "Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed." The post All support acts on Ed Sheeran’s US tour quit after Macklemore dropped appeared first on KBC Digital .
All of the remaining support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour have quit following Macklemore's removal for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. Among the artists who announced their departure were Finneas, Billie Eilish's brother, Irish singer Aaron Rowe, Danish band Lukas Graham, and Irish folk band Beoga. Sheeran clarified that the decision to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter, and not him.
He expressed his dismay over the conflict between Israel and Palestine, but maintained his stance of avoiding political discussions during his shows. The controversy started when Macklemore performed "Hind's Hall" at Sheeran's concert in New Jersey, showing images of Gaza and calling for a "free Palestine." This sparked criticism from Jewish groups and venues, leading to Macklemore's removal from the tour.
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