Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concert

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Pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside a concert by Ed Sheeran in Philadelphia on September 20, 2026, to demonstrate against the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s absence from Sheeran’s U.S. tour. The protests were linked to ongoing criticism of Sheeran over this decision.

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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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