Ed Sheeran tour disrupted after supporting acts withdraw over Macklemore removal
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.
Ed Sheeran’s North and South American tour has been reportedly disrupted after Macklemore was removed as a scheduled opening act following pro-Palestinian comments made onstage.
France 24 reported that Sheeran’s other supporting acts subsequently withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore. The departing acts were identified as Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas.
The withdrawals reportedly include a group that performs with Sheeran during part of the show, increasing uncertainty around the tour’s supporting line-up.
Sheeran reportedly said promoters made the decision to remove Macklemore. The available reporting does not provide the precise wording, timing or context of the rapper’s comments.
There has been no confirmation in the source material that tour dates, performances or ticketing arrangements have been cancelled or formally altered.
