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Ed Sheeran forced to make major concert change after openers drop out amid Macklemore drama

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Rubio, A. (2026, September 19). Ed Sheeran forced to make major concert change after openers drop out amid Macklemore drama. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/19/celebrity-news/ed-sheeran-forced-to-make-major-concert-change-after-openers-drop-out-amid-macklemore-drama/

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Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field has been rescheduled to start at 8 p.m., three hours later than originally planned, due to several opening acts dropping out in support of Macklemore after his removal from the tour lineup over political statements. The shift affects only this specific venue; other North American tour dates remain unchanged. Sheeran issued a statement clarifying that Macklemore’s exclusion was decided by the promoter rather than himself, though he faced backlash for the decision, with some calling him “selfish” and demanding refunds from ticketing platforms.

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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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The show at Lincoln Financial Field was initially scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, but the start time has been pushed back to 8 p.m. — when Sheeran was originally set to take the stage after his openers — according to the Daily Mail. uncertain

Sheeran → schedule → Mail

The remaining North American tour dates are still slated to begin at 5:30 p.m., with Sheeran yet to announce replacement opening acts. asserted

Sheeran → remain → acts

The original openers — Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga — all dropped out of the tour Tuesday in solidarity with Macklemore. asserted

openers → drop → Macklemore

Finneas, for his part, wrote in an Instagram post, “Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. … asserted

they → write → oppressed

I stand with Palestine and its people.” asserted

I → stand → Palestine

Macklemore was removed from the lineup after shouting “Free Palestine” and performing his 2024 protest song “Hind’s Hall” during his set at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey earlier this month. asserted

Macklemore → remove → Jersey

Macklemore wrote that Sheeran, whom he said he considers a “brother,” told him that Robert Kraft — owner of the Kraft Group, which operates Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts — said Macklemore would not be allowed to perform there. asserted

Macklemore → write → Massachusetts

Sheeran, meanwhile, addressed the situation in a statement on Instagram, clarifying that Macklemore’s removal from the tour was the “promoter’s decision,” not his own, because the emcee’s contract was “with the promoter” rather than Sheeran. asserted

contract → address → Sheeran

The “Shape of You” singer said he tried to “build a bridge” between the two sides, but ultimately, the issue came down to the way “Macklemore conveyed part of his message during his performance.” asserted

Macklemore → say → performance

Sheeran has since been called “selfish,” “malicious” and “cunning” by his own cousin, Jethro Sheeran, who took to Instagram Thursday to accuse the musician of being a “bad human” who has “only cared about himself.” asserted

who → call → himself

“He puts out [a] fake narrative that’s calculated just to keep everyone happy so he can do big, private gigs and keep brand deals, etc. asserted

he → put → deals

I agree with all of the comments he’s [gotten] and [the] bad press,” Jethro wrote in part. asserted

Jethro → agree → part

Fans have also demanded refunds for their concert tickets, with some saying ticketing platforms can “sell them to someone else” following Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour. asserted

platforms → demand → Tour

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Ed Sheeran forced to make major concert change after openers drop out amid Macklemore drama

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