Ed Sheeran set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut, other acts withdrew

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Ed Sheeran is set to perform at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field for the first time since his opening acts were dropped due to controversial statements. Despite losing support from artists like Macklemore and Lukas Graham, Sheeran continues with solo performances as part of his Loop Tour, which has been highly lucrative, grossing over $7 million per city on average. A protest by pro-Palestinian groups is planned for the show, raising questions about how Sheeran will handle the performance given the current situation.

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Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making pro-Palestinian comments at concerts. The rapper was removed following his chants of “Free Palestine” and criticism of Israel's actions as apartheid and genocide during performances in New Jersey. Promoters for the tour, Messina Touring Group, confirmed they received notifications from American venues that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform, potentially resulting in tour cancellation. Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium where Sheeran was scheduled to play, reportedly pressured Sheeran over Macklemore’s involvement. In response, Charlotte Church criticized Ed Sheeran during a concert for prioritizing profits over addressing the Gaza conflict.

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Sheeran PERSON · 12× Macklemore PERSON · 5× Irish NORP · 2× Kraft ORG · 2× Aaron Rowe PERSON · 1× Beoga ORG · 1× Danish NORP · 1× Lukas Graham PERSON · 1× New Jersey GPE · 1× Philadelphia GPE · 1×

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The Grammy winner was adamant in his Tuesday statement that he wouldn’t be drawn into discussion of the war in Gaza, arguing that his fans don’t come to his shows to hear about these issues. He also said he “spoke with the venues at length all week to try to build a bridge” before Macklemore was dropped. He insisted he would never willingly let down his fans or abandon the touring crew and others who rely on him to make a living. While promoters and venues wield great power over concert tours, experts say an artist of Sheeran’s magnitude generally has the final say about what happens concerning the shows.

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🔮 It remains to be seen how Sheeran will handle the performance at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field given the departure of his opening acts and supporting band.

2026-09-19 · New York Post

Ed Sheeran set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut, other acts withdrew · assertive framing

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It remains to be seen how Sheeran will handle the performance at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field given the departure of his opening acts and supporting band. asserted

Sheeran → remain → acts

Sheeran has performed much of his Loop Tour concerts solo, but he had been joined for several songs at each stop by the Irish folk band Beoga. asserted

he → perform → band

Macklemore, Sheeran’s original US opener, had been replaced by Danish band Lukas Graham and Irish singer Aaron Rowe before they backed out. asserted

they → replace → Graham

Sheeran has not said anything publicly since losing the artists’ support. asserted

Sheeran → say → support

As of Friday, tickets were still available for Saturday’s show, and his website did not list any replacement acts. asserted

website → list → acts

A coalition of pro-Palestinian organizations plans to protest outside the show Saturday afternoon. asserted

coalition → plan → show

The show comes after a tumultuous week that opened with Macklemore being dropped in response to exclaiming “Free Palestine” during a Sept. 5 show in New Jersey. asserted

Macklemore → come → Jersey

His company owns a stadium where Sheeran’s tour was scheduled to play on Friday. asserted

tour → own → Friday

Within hours of Sheeran’s statement Tuesday, his supporting acts withdrew. asserted

acts → support → statement

Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. asserted

Report → start → news

Macklemore said Wednesday he is donating $1 million to support Palestinian relief efforts and called on Kraft to match the gift; a spokesperson for Kraft has said the billionaire and Sheeran have each agreed to donate $2 million but have not specified where the money will be directed. asserted

money → say → million

Sheeran’s representatives have not responded to multiple requests for comment. asserted

representatives → respond → comment

Sheeran’s Loop Tour was the highest-grossing in the world, with an average box office gross of over $7 million per city, Pollstar said in May. uncertain

Pollstar → gross → May

Through the end of 2025, Sheeran was the No. 3 top-earning concert act since 2021. asserted

Sheeran → earn → 2021

Sheeran has said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible for the decision to drop Macklemore. asserted

promoter → say → Macklemore

what → draw → shows

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