Ed Sheeran names new opening acts after Macklemore Gaza row
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 12:37 · Archive
Ed Sheeran has recruited Isaac Slade and Brooks Rosser as opening acts after Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour over Gaza comments.
Ed Sheeran has brought in Isaac Slade, former frontman of rock band The Fray, and American Idol contestant Brooks Rosser as new opening acts for his Loop Tour. The recruitment comes after rapper Macklemore was dropped from the lineup following comments he made in September about Gaza and the West Bank during the conflict with Israel. A petition was launched calling for his removal, and Robert Kraft, whose Kraft Group owns Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, contacted Sheeran saying he could not play the venue unless Macklemore was removed.
Following Macklemore's departure, Sheeran's other supporting acts withdrew from the remaining tour dates. These included Irish vocalist Aaron Rowe, Danish singer Lukas Graham, musician Finneas and backing band Beoga. Slade will perform at dates in Indianapolis on October 10, Charlotte on October 17, Arlington on October 24 and Tampa on November 7, and has already performed at the Atlanta show on October 3. Rosser will appear at the Indianapolis show on October 10.
Sheeran has further dates scheduled in Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, though no supporting acts have been announced for those shows.
How it is being reported
- Ed Sheeran’s opening act replacements revealed after Macklemore dramaThe musician's former opening acts quit his Loop Tour in solidarity with the "Thrift Shop" rapper.New York Post · 9 Oct, 15:07
- Ed Sheeran’s opening act replacements revealed after Macklemore dramaThe musician's former opening acts quit his Loop Tour in solidarity with the "Thrift Shop" rapper.New York Post · 9 Oct, 15:07
- Ed Sheeran signs up American Idol contestant as new opening act after Gaza controversySheeran lost his support acts after Macklemore was dropped from the tour over comments he made about GazaEvening Standard · 9 Oct, 11:50
- Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour gets new opening acts after Macklemore controversySheeran lost his opening acts after US rapper Macklemore was dropped from the tour over comments he made about Gaza.Evening Standard · 9 Oct, 09:45
In this story: Ed Sheeran · Isaac Slade · Brooks Rosser · Macklemore · The Fray · Gaza · Israel
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