Ed Sheeran: All supporting acts quit tour over Macklemore Palestine controversy
Ed Sheeran’s US tour has been plunged into chaos after all four supporting acts withdrew on Tuesday in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who had earlier been dropped from the tour after making comments in support of Palestine. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham and American singer Finneas all said they would no longer be performing.
Finneas and three other artists have pulled out of British singer Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour" in solidarity with rapper Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments. Macklemore was dropped from the tour after making remarks supporting Palestinians during a performance. Sheeran stated in a lengthy Instagram post that the promoter, Messina Touring Group, ended Macklemore's contract, citing venue concerns about continuing to support him.
Sheeran's touring band, Beoga, also announced they were quitting the tour, stating they were "a traditional Irish band who never saw ourselves playing in stadiums of that size." Irish artist Aaron Rowe cited Ireland's history of colonization as reason for the decision, emphasizing his commitment to justice against Israeli genocide.
Macklemore, known for hits like "Thrift Shop," has been vocal in his support for Palestinians, releasing a song in 2024 in tribute to a young Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces.
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