Ed Sheeran's American Tour Begins in Philadelphia Amid Uncertainties
With Macklemore's removal from the lineup and the subsequent withdrawal of supporting artists, Ed Sheeran's concert series opens with question marks.
Ed Sheeran's North and South American tour is kicking off in Philadelphia under the shadow of controversies sparked by the removal of rapper Macklemore from the concerts due to his pro-Palestinian statements.
Opening Concert in Philadelphia
Ed Sheeran is preparing to take the stage at the Lincoln Financial Field stadium in Philadelphia, the first stop of his North and South American tour. Prior to the concert, the identities of the opening acts who will perform at the event remain uncertain.
Macklemore Controversy and Developments
Rapper Macklemore was removed from the tour schedule following his pro-Palestinian remarks while performing on stage at his concert in New Jersey. Ed Sheeran stated that the decision to remove Macklemore belonged to the organizer, not him.
Withdrawal of Supporting Artists From the Tour
The Danish band Lukas Graham and Irish singer Aaron Rowe, who were planned to perform as opening acts, along with the band Beoga—with whom Sheeran shares the stage in certain segments—have left the tour. Additionally, Finneas, who was scheduled to be included in the South American dates, has also withdrawn from the project.
Upcoming Concert Schedule
Following the Philadelphia leg, Ed Sheeran is scheduled to give two concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The status of the names who will take the stage in the later stages of the tour has not yet been clarified.