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Sheeran Tour Tumbles Over Macklemore Drama | Global News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:57
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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Ed Sheeran’s tour hit a snag as four opening acts walked away in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped by the promoter for pro-Palestinian stage comments. Though Sheeran publicly backed Macklemore and said he had no say in the decision, the promoter — Messina Touring Group — held final authority since they’re footing the bill. Promoters typically al…
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Ed Sheeran’s tour hit a snag as four opening acts walked away in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped by the promoter for pro-Palestinian stage comments. Though Sheeran publicly backed Macklemore and said he had no say in the decision, the promoter — Messina Touring Group — held final authority since they’re footing the bill. Promoters typically align with headliners to maximize ticket sales, but venue owners like Robert Kraft stepped in, citing Macklemore’s “broader history of antisemiti
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