Ed Sheeran Says Security Concerns Caused Him to Change Stage Setup in Philadelphia
Sheeran said 3 days were enough for a replacement band after Beoga withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore.
- On Saturday, British singer Sheeran performed in Philadelphia, removing the B-stage typically positioned in the crowd due to fears about audience reaction following the Macklemore controversy.
- Tensions escalated after Macklemore was dropped from the United States leg of the Loop tour, prompting the band Beoga to withdraw in solidarity. These departures forced Sheeran to urgently assemble a new live band.
- Collaborator Alicia Enstrom helped stitch together a group of musicians on short notice. They had three days to memorize tracks before performing with The Grammy-winning artist.
- Opening the night, Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Israel and Palestine. Regarding his new band, he noted, "They said yes with the knowledge that the world may hate them, too, for standing on stage with me."
- Unsure of the reception, Sheeran noted the musicians joined him knowing the world thought he was "a certain type of person." The politically charged environment highlighted the tour's difficult aftermath.
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