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Ed Sheeran's North and South American tour has been disrupted after Macklemore was dropped as an opening act following his onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Sheeran's other supporting acts, including a group performing with him during part of the show, have since withdrawn.
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Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas have reportedly left Sheeran’s North and South American tour after Macklemore was dropped as an opening act.
Background
Macklemore had been scheduled as an opening act on Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour. France 24 reports that Macklemore was removed after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage, after which Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas withdrew from the tour in solidarity. Sheeran reportedly said promoters made the decision to remove Macklemore. The available material does not confirm cancelled dates, altered performances or ticketing changes.
Macklemore had been scheduled as an opening act on Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour. France 24 reports that Macklemore was removed after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage, after which Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas withdrew from the tour in solidarity
Fact cards
Key entities: Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, France 24, North and South America.
Who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour? Macklemore was removed as a scheduled opening act, according to the available reporting. Why was Macklemore removed? The report links the decision to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage. Which supporting acts reportedly withdrew? Aaron
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-propos/20260916-ed-sheeran-s-tour-in-trouble-after-opening-acts-drop-out-in-solidarity-with-rapper-macklemore | published 2026-09-16T21:33:39.000Z | primary source | France 24 International, “Ed Sheeran’s tour in tr
Before 16 September 2026: Macklemore was scheduled to support Ed Sheeran on his North and South American tour. Before 16 September 2026: Macklemore was removed as an opening act after reported onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Before 16 September 2026: Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Gr
Timeline
Macklemore was scheduled to support Ed Sheeran on his North and South American tour.
Macklemore was removed as an opening act after reported onstage pro-Palestinian comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas reportedly withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.
France 24 published its report on the tour disruption.
FAQ
Macklemore was removed as a scheduled opening act, according to the available reporting.
The report links the decision to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas.
Ed Sheeran reportedly said promoters made the decision.
The available source material does not confirm cancellations or other formal changes.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas, according to the supplied background material.
The report says they withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore after his removal from the tour.
The supplied material does not specify whether any performances were cancelled.