Ed Sheeran's Tour Faces Setbacks as Support Acts Withdraw

Sep 16, 2026

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Sep 16, 2026 03:31

Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour loses all 4 remaining support acts after Macklemore's removal over pro-Palestine comments

## Support Acts Exit Tour

Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour is facing challenges as four supporting acts have withdrawn in solidarity with Macklemore. The rapper was removed from the tour after expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance. The decision to remove Macklemore was made by the tour's promoters, not Sheeran himself.

## Artists Show Solidarity

The artists who exited include Irish musician Aaron Rowe, the band Beoga, Danish group Lukas Graham, and producer-musician Finneas. Rowe and Lukas Graham were set to open for Sheeran in the U.S., while Beoga had been performing with Sheeran during his set. Finneas was scheduled to join the South American leg of the tour later this year.

## Sheeran's Position

Ed Sheeran has remained neutral, emphasizing that his concerts are meant to be about music rather than politics. He expressed admiration for Macklemore's courage to speak out but chose to maintain a diplomatic stance himself. Sheeran stated that his aim is to bring people together through music, regardless of their backgrounds.

## Background of the Controversy

The controversy began when Macklemore was removed from the tour after voicing support for Palestinians at a concert on September 5. This led to threats from several U.S. venues to bar him from performing, influenced by Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Macklemore was initially scheduled to perform at eight of Sheeran's remaining ten stadium shows in the U.S.

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