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According to a foreign news agency, Messina Touring Group, the promoter of Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour,” said that venues hosting the upcoming U.S. tour had informed organizers that they would not allow concerts featuring Macklemore.
According to a foreign news agency, Messina Touring Group, the promoter of Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour,” said that venues hosting the upcoming U.S. tour had informed organizers that they would not allow concerts featuring Macklemore. This raised concerns that the entire tour could be canceled, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of fans. The promoter said that, following consultations with all relevant parties, Macklemore would no longer perform in the remaining support shows.
Macklemore had spoken in support of Palestine during performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on September 4 and 5. While chanting “Free Palestine,” he said that the people of Gaza and the occupied West Bank should know that the world had not forgotten them. Macklemore’s remarks drew strong criticism from pro-Israel groups, and a petition was launched calling for his removal from the tour. Macklemore later defended his position, saying that criticizing Israel or opposing genocide is not criticism of Jewish people. He said his message was one of peace, as well as respect, equality, and dignity for all people. According to reports, Macklemore had been scheduled to perform at several of Ed Sheeran’s upcoming North American stadium shows. However, he has now been removed from the remainder of the tour.
