Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as nor’easter looms
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ed Sheeran can't be in love with the shape of this forecast.
English pop star Ed Sheeran has canceled his scheduled concerts in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Friday and Saturday due to an incoming nor'easter storm. The promoter, Messina Touring, announced the decision, citing safety concerns as their top priority. Fans and staff will be provided with refunds. The nor'easter is expected to bring strong winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain to the East Coast, with gusts reaching up to 60-65 mph on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, and around 50-55 mph in the Boston area.
This cancellation is the latest setback for Sheeran's Loop Tour, following the removal of Macklemore for making pro-Palestinian remarks during a September show in New Jersey and the subsequent withdrawal of other supporting acts. Despite Sheeran's personal stance on unity and humanity, the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and Gaza were deemed catastrophic and unjustifiable by the artist.
The cancellation was made while considering the concerns of Robert Kraft, owner of the NFL's New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium. Sheeran has clarified he is not responsible for Macklemore's removal, attributing it to the tour promoter. Macklemore has since pledged $1 million for Palestinian relief and called on Kraft to match the donation.
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