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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 15, 2026Miami-Dade County

Supporting Acts Drop Out of Ed Sheeran's Tour Following Macklemore's Ouster

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Four supporting acts abruptly withdrew from Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour in North and South America in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from the tour following pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham, and Finneas announced their departures on Instagram, citing opposition to silencing artists and referencing political conflicts. Sheeran stated that Macklemore's removal was decided by tour promoters and venues rather than himself.

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Why It Matters

Fans holding tickets for Ed Sheeran's remaining tour dates face significant lineup changes after multiple opening acts withdrew from upcoming performances across North and South America.

Key Facts

  • Four supporting acts (Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham, and Finneas) quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore.
  • Macklemore was removed from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments and saying 'Free Palestine!' during a concert at MetLife Stadium.
  • Ed Sheeran stated that Macklemore's ouster was decided solely by the tour's promoters and venues, not by him.
  • Venues reportedly prohibited Macklemore from performing following actions rallied by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
  • Macklemore was scheduled to perform at eight of the 10 remaining shows on the tour.
  • The tour is scheduled to resume on Saturday in Philadelphia.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationBeoga“Irish folk band that withdrew from the tour”PersonAaron Rowe“Supporting act who withdrew from the tour”PersonFinneas“Musician and collaborator who withdrew from the tour”PersonMacklemore“Rapper dropped from the tour”locationMetLife Stadium“Venue where Macklemore made comments”PersonEd Sheeran“Headlining artist of the tour”PersonBillie Eilish“Finneas's sister and musical collaborator”locationLucas Oil Stadium“Scheduled tour venue in Indianapolis”PersonRobert Kraft“Owner of New England Patriots and Kraft Group”OrganizationLukas Graham“Danish band that withdrew from the tour”OrganizationMessina Touring Group“Tour promoter”locationMercedes-Benz Stadium“Scheduled tour venue in Atlanta”locationGillette Stadium“Scheduled tour venue”OrganizationKraft Group“Owner of Gillette Stadium”