Ed Sheeran's next concert at Kraft's stadium in jeopardy: Refunds, protests and now a storm

Ed Sheeran's planned concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts are now in jeopardy due to a looming nor'easter. The heavy winds and rain forecast for Friday night could force the cancellation of the two scheduled shows. However, this weather threat is not the only issue plaguing the event. Ticketmaster has announced it will grant refunds to fans dissatisfied with the lineup changes, after the state's Attorney General intervened on their behalf.

The dissatisfaction stems from the fact that opening acts Macklemore and several others have been removed from the tour. In response to nearly 200 fans' refund requests, the Attorney General's office demanded a clear path for refunds due to significant lineup changes. This situation has also led to a protest planned by Massachusetts Peace Action, an advocacy group focusing on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Additionally, Robert Kraft, the owner of Gillette Stadium, objected to Macklemore's performance due to his history of antisemitic rhetoric. As a result, Macklemore and four other artists left the tour in solidarity. Ed Sheeran's now-solo performances have already led to a significant drop in ticket prices and follower count, but the future of the concerts remains uncertain as the nor'easter approaches.