#SHOWBIZ: Ed Sheeran alters stage set-up over fear of flying objects from angry fans
PHILADELPHIA: Pop superstar Ed Sheeran was forced to alter his stage layout over concerns that disgruntled fans might throw objects at him during a recent concert in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia saw pop sensation Ed Sheeran adapt his stage setup amid worries about fan aggression during a recent concert. The 35-year-old English artist was recently removed from the US segment of his Loop Tour following his decision to discontinue a performance by American hip-hop artiste Macklemore, who voiced support for Palestine.
At Saturday night's Philadelphia show, Sheeran candidly disclosed that safety concerns prompted the removal of the secondary B stage, typically positioned to bring him closer to the audience. He admitted, "I didn't know what this audience would be like. I didn't know if I would have things thrown at me. I didn't know if people would be angry at me," leading to the omission of the B stage.
Additionally, Sheeran had to quickly assemble a new backing group after Irish folk ensemble Beoga dropped out of the tour to support Macklemore. Sheeran credited violinist Alicia Enstrom for stepping in at the last minute, alongside several fellow musicians, despite potential backlash. Sheeran concluded the emotional evening by expressing remorse for his management choices, stating, "I'm used to my music being criticized.
This week the criticism was about something much more important. I am making mistakes and I am so sorry."
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