Every scheduled opening act quits Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore removal
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas withdrew after Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestinian remarks.
One artist got removed. Then the entire supporting lineup walked.
STL Real Talk. Here is the straight-talk breakdown: Every scheduled opening act quits Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore removal.
Here's what we know right now
- Four scheduled supporting acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran's North and South America tour.
- The decisions followed Macklemore's removal after remarks that drew allegations of prejudice.
- The reported acts are Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas.
Lou and Bo's Real Talk take
LOU: “Ed Sheeran lost one opener, then looked up and the whole opening-act group chat had left the building.”
BO: “That's not a scheduling issue. That's a public statement with tour buses attached.”
LOU: “Now everybody chooses what matters more: message, money, or keeping the show alive.”
Sources and further reading
Associated Press report via First Alert 4STL Real Talk standard: We separate confirmed facts, allegations and commentary. Send corrections, documents or firsthand information to brandon@stlrealtalk.com.