Ed Sheeran support acts quit after Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ row - The Latest
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Ed Sheeran's tour-supportende artiesten hebben zich teruggetrokken uit solidariteit met Macklemore, die werd verwijderd van de tour nadat hij een speech hield in steun van Palestina. Ed Sheeran probeerde te onderhandelen met de venue-eigenaren om het conflict op te lossen, maar uiteindelijk besloten de promotors om Macklemore uit de tour te halen.
All four supporting acts for the upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opener Macklemore.The American rapper was removed from Sheeran’s tour after comments made onstage in support of Palestine.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 Continue reading...