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Ed Sheeran calls situation in Gaza ‘unjustifiable’ in first concert since Macklemore controversy
Sheeran apologized and said the controversy left him with no openers after Macklemore’s removal, while ticket prices for the tour fell to $32, officials said.
- On Saturday, singer Ed Sheeran opened his concert at Lincoln Financial Field by apologizing for "mistakes" while addressing the controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore's removal from his tour.
- Macklemore was dropped after stadium owners issued an "ultimatum" regarding his "Free Palestine" remarks at MetLife Stadium. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft barred him from Gillette Stadium performances.
- Supporting acts Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Irish folk band Beoga withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore, while about 50 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the Philadelphia venue before the show.
- Kraft cited a "broader history of antisemitic rhetoric" from Macklemore's 2014 performance as justification. Sheeran insisted he was not responsible, emphasizing his shows focus on unity, not division.
- Stating his "heart has been broken" by civilian deaths, Sheeran described the Gaza situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable," adding he never wanted to be an activist musician but cannot hide his humanitarian concerns.
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The ticket price fell from 123 to 67dollar for the British pop star show (ANSA)
·Rome, Italy
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Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza, says what’s happening is ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ – WTOP News
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza, says what's happening is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable.'
·Chevy Chase, United States
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