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Several opening acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran's tour following Macklemore's removal

Several opening acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who was removed after making Pro-Palestine comments during a performance. Artists including Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Lukas Graham cited their stance on speaking out against oppression as the reason for their withdrawal. Sheeran expressed his dismay over the situation, attributing the decision to external pressures.

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Several opening acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who was removed after making Pro-Palestine comments during a performance. Artists including Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Lukas Graham cited their stance on speaking out against oppression as the reason for their withdrawal. Sheeran expressed his dismay over the situation, attributing the decision to external pressures.

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Several opening acts pull from Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore dropped

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Several opening acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran's tour following Macklemore's removal