Ed Sheeran support acts quit after Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ row - The Latest

艾德·希兰的暖场嘉宾因麦克莱默“自由巴勒斯坦”事件退出 - 最新消息

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2026-09-17

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All four supporting acts for the upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opener Macklemore. The American rapper was removed from Sheeran’s tour after comments made onstage in support of Palestine. Sheeran responded that venue owners – including Robert Kraft who owns the New England Patriots and its home stadium – had objected to Macklemore’s appearance on the tour. But after he had tried to negotiate with the venue owners “at length to build bridges,” ultimately the promoters made the decision to pull the plug. Artists who have pulled out include Finneas, Aaron Rowe and Beoga. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian assistant opinion editor Jason Okundaye – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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  • I think that Ed Sheeran, in a lot of ways, has wanted to have his cake and eat it.

  • And I think that this might be something which culturally is irrecoverable for him.

  • I wanted to stand up here and say two words that are very near and dear to my heart.

  • Three, Palestine.

  • Macklemore directly challenged Ed Sheeran and said, you know, this is also your responsibility.

  • I think it will prove harm to Ed Sheeran.

  • He loses something which is more intelligible and that's a kind of standing with, you know,

  • for want of a better word, the people.

  • From the Guardians today in Focus, this is The Latest with me, Lucy Hoff.

  • It looks like the megastar Ed Sheeran might need to warm up.

  • Or support for himself in the next few shows of his major global tour