A protest is set to take place before Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium

Key Points:

• A pro-Palestinian protest, organized by Massachusetts Peace Action and not endorsed by Ed Sheeran, is scheduled outside Gillette Stadium before Sheeran’s Saturday concert, in response to the barring of rapper Macklemore from the venue due to his pro-Palestinian remarks.
• The protest targets Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft, criticizing his influence over public debate and decisions to restrict artists like Macklemore, which has also affected Sheeran’s tour by prompting several opening acts to withdraw.
• Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy during a recent concert, emphasizing his desire to keep his music focused on unity and condemning violence while acknowledging the complex political issues involved.
• Despite the protest and controversy, tickets for both of Sheeran’s upcoming concerts at Gillette Stadium remain available, with some fans reportedly receiving refunds through Ticketmaster, though no official refund policy has been announced.
• Communications teams for Sheeran, Kraft, and Gillette Stadium have not commented on the protest or related issues as of the latest reports.