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Ed Sheeran takes drastic safety measures at Philadephia concert after Macklemore fallout
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Key Points:
- Ed Sheeran removed the B stage from his Philadelphia concert due to fears of negative audience reactions, including the possibility of objects being thrown at him.
- The concert marked Sheeran’s first show since dropping Macklemore as an opening act over the rapper’s “Free Palestine” comments, which also led to the departure of Sheeran’s backing band and other opening acts.
- Sheeran addressed the controversy onstage, apologizing for mistakes and emphasizing his commitment to freedom of speech and maintaining a safe space for fans during his tour.
- The decision to remove Macklemore was made by the tour promoter, not Sheeran, due to venue restrictions, while Macklemore publicly defended his stance on Palestinian rights and expressed a desire to remain friends with Sheeran.
- The promoter cited concerns from several venues that did not allow concerts with Macklemore on the lineup, leading to the reshuffling of Sheeran’s tour support acts.
