Hoe Ed Sheerans 'apolitische' houding zorgt voor zijn grootste crisis - podcast
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De tour van Ed Sheeran staat voor een crisis nadat alle vier de ondersteunende artiesten zijn ingetrokken. Dit gebeurde in solidariteit met Macklemore, die is verwijderd na commentaar over Palestina. Ondanks pogingen van Sheeran om bemiddelen, hebben de promotors uiteindelijk besloten het evenement te annuleren.
All four supporting acts for the upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opener Macklemore.The American rapper was removed from Sheeran’s tour after comments made onstage in support of Palestine.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 OkundayeRead more:All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore Continue reading...