Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour in Philadelphia, potentially performing solo after all supporting acts withdrew in support of Macklemore, who was removed following pro-Palestinian comments during a concert. Sheeran has performed solo on his Loop Tour, which has seen significant box office success. His original lineup included Macklemore, replaced by Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe, both of whom also backed out. Finneas, who was set to join for South America shows, has also withdrawn.
Despite the absence of supporting acts, tickets for the Philadelphia show remain available, and there are plans for protests outside the venue. The situation escalated after Macklemore’s comments, which were met with criticism from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, leading to his removal. Both Kraft and Sheeran reportedly agreed to donate $2 million for Palestinian relief efforts, though specific details were not provided.
Sheeran has publicly distanced himself from the decision to drop Macklemore, emphasizing his desire to avoid political discussions during his concerts, while also suggesting that promoters have considerable influence over tour decisions.
