Every act on Ed Sheeran's tour has quit. His next show is tomorrow.
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Key Points:
- Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour will continue solo after Macklemore was removed due to his pro-Palestinian comments, leading all remaining opening acts and Sheeran's backing band to quit in solidarity with Macklemore.
- The supporting artists and band cited their support for Palestine and opposition to Israeli actions, with statements emphasizing solidarity against oppression and colonialism.
- Pro-Palestinian groups plan to rally outside Sheeran's Philadelphia show, where ticket resale prices have dropped sharply amid uncertainty over refunds following the lineup changes.
- Macklemore's removal followed venue owners' threats to cancel shows if he remained, with promoter Messina Touring Group deciding to drop him to avoid tour cancellations.
- Macklemore pledged $1 million to Palestinian aid organizations from his tour earnings, prompting NFL owner Robert Kraft to commit $2 million to match donations alongside Sheeran's contribution, supporting humanitarian efforts in the region.
