--- title: "Three acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore removed" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/three-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-removed" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/three-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-removed" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/three-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-removed.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/three-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-removed" category: "Media" published: "2026-09-15T20:25:28.562Z" source_reported: "2026-09-15T20:03:15.000Z" updated: "2026-09-15T21:45:41.663Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-15T21:05:41.502Z" --- # Three acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore removed *Supporting artists withdrew in protest after Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestinian remarks.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to tour promoters; three independent outlets cited; one full report published. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from affected artists provided; fact kept separate from comment; clear narrative. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers; mild sensationalism present. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Three supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was removed. - Macklemore was removed by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made onstage. - The supporting acts that withdrew are Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga. - Aaron Rowe stated his withdrawal was due to billionaires silencing voices speaking against Israeli actions. Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's current tour after rapper Macklemore was removed. The tour promoters made the decision to remove Macklemore due to pro-Palestinian comments he made during a performance. Ed Sheeran stated that the decision was not his own but was made by the promoters. ## Supporting acts' reasons for withdrawal Supporting acts Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga announced their departures from the tour. Aaron Rowe, in a statement shared on Instagram, said he could not "stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children." Finneas also made a statement on social media regarding his withdrawal, stating that artists should not be silenced for speaking up for the oppressed. ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mentioned the specific names of the tour promoters who made the decision to remove Macklemore. The full report from Washington Top News, rated centre, was about Prince Harry and Meghan moving their children to a new school and did not contain any information about Ed Sheeran's tour. ## Who covered it Shares of the 69 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 33% (23) - Centre: 53% (36) - Right: 14% (10) 12 of 81 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-15T21:05:41.502Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-15T21:45:41.663Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated outlets reported that three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was removed. They stated Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestinian comments made onstage. These outlets identified Finneas and Aaron Rowe as two of the acts that withdrew. - Some reports noted that Macklemore was removed from the tour after comments made at shows on 4 and 5 September. One digest stated that Finneas said he stood with Palestine and its people. - One digest reported that Aaron Rowe wrote on Instagram that he could not stand by and allow billionaires to use their power to silence voices speaking against Israeli genocide. Another digest mentioned Robert Kraft as the New England Patriots owner who organised a boycott against Macklemore. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the number of supporting acts that quit the tour and the reason for Macklemore's removal. Washington Top News and KULR-TV reported that at least three supporting acts quit after Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Western Mass News also stated that three supporting acts quit after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage. ### Right - Right-rated reports highlighted that three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour following Macklemore's removal due to his pro-Palestinian comments. Arab News and Marietta Daily Journal stated that Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian remarks onstage. Chicago Tribune reported that the acts quit after Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian comments he made during a concert in New Jersey. Arab News also noted that Ed Sheeran stated the decision was made by tour promoters. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 1 - mixed: 8 - high: 48 - unknown: 15 - veryHigh: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [BT](https://bt.dk/samfund/lukas-graham-traekker-sig-fra-ed-sheerans-turne) — Lukas Graham Pulls Out of Ed Sheeran's Tour - [Bay News 9](http://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/entertainment/2026/09/15/acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-macklemore-dropped-pro-palestinian-comments) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over comments - [Spectrum News](http://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/entertainment/2026/09/15/acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-macklemore-dropped-pro-palestinian-comments) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over comments - [GAFFA.dk](https://gaffa.dk/nyheder-fra-gaffa/2026/september/lukas-graham-traekker-sig-fra-ed-sheeran-turne) — Lukas Graham Pulls Out of Ed Sheeran Tour - [The LADbible](https://ladbible.com/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-tour-finneas-quits-after-macklemore-dropped-951019-20260915) — Ed Sheeran tour's loses another support act as Finneas quits after Macklemore dropped from lineup - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/lifestyle/ed-sheerans-tour-in-trouble-after-opening-acts-drop-out-in-solidarity-with-rapper-macklemore-12780873) — Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore - [Metro News](https://metro.co.uk/2026/09/15/finneas-leads-artists-dropping-ed-sheerans-tour-macklemore-controversy-29616425) — Finneas leads artists dropping out of Ed Sheeran's tour after controversy - [Beckley Register-Herald](https://register-herald.com/news/entertainment/ed-sheerans-tour-in-trouble-after-opening-acts-drop-out-in-solidarity-with-rapper-macklemore/article_9436618b-50a2-563a-8fc1-a3f884f35d53.html) — Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore - [whereisthebuzz.com](https://whereisthebuzz.com/?p=95344) — Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Quits Tour After Macklemore’s Removal: "I Would Lose All Respect for Myself to Carry On as Normal" - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-supporting-acts/73747136) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [berlingske.dk](https://berlingske.dk/musik/lukas-graham-traekker-sig-fra-ed-sheerans-turneen-svaer-beslutning) — Lukas Graham Pulls Out of Ed Sheeran's Tour: "A Difficult Decision" - [Consequence](https://consequence.net/2026/09/ed-sheeran-tour-openers-drop-out) — Ed Sheeran's Openers, Backing Band Depart Tour in Show of Support of Macklemore and Palestine - [WNDU](https://wndu.com/2026/09/15/scheduled-opening-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — All scheduled opening acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [K8 News](https://kait8.com/2026/09/15/scheduled-opening-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — All scheduled opening acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/cultura-media/patru-artisti-se-retrag-din-turneul-lui-ed-sheeran-dupa-ce-rapperul-macklemore-a-fost-scos-din-program-23807930) — Four Artists Retreat From Ed Sheeran's Tour After Rapper Macklemore Was Pulled Out of the Program - [القدس العربي](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%84-%D8%B9%D9%86-3-%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D8%AF-%D8%B4%D9%8A) — At Least Three Artists Withdrew From Ed Sheeran's Tour in Protest Against McCalmore's Exclusion of His Statements in Favour of the Palestinians. - [RollingStone](https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/finneas-lukas-graham-leave-ed-sheeran-tour-macklemore-1235627181) — Finneas and Every Other Ed Sheeran Opener Have Abandoned His Tour in Support of Macklemore - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/15/singer-songwriter-finneas-quits-ed-sheeran-tour-solidarity-ousted) — Singer-songwriter Finneas quits Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with ousted Macklemore - [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/entertainment/more-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-dropped-c-22876622) — More acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped - [The New York Ledger](https://thenyledger.com/news/singer-songwriter-finneas-quits-ed-sheeran-tour-in-solidarity-with-ousted-macklemore) — Singer-songwriter Finneas quits Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with ousted Macklemore - [theneedledrop.com](https://theneedledrop.com/news/lukas-graham-also-jumps-ship-from-ed-sheeran-tour-in-solidarity-with-macklemore) — Lukas Graham also jumps ship from Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore - [Billboard](https://billboard.com/music/music-news/finneas-lukas-graham-ed-sheeran-tour-1236340861) — Ed Sheeran Has No Tour Openers Left After Finneas & Lukas Graham Drop Out Over Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Controversy - [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/entertainment/2026/09/15/4-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/entertainment/periodeia-ed-sheeran-mparaz-paraitiseon-meta-ton-apokleismo-toy-macklemore-gia) — Ed Sheeran Tour: Barrage of Resignations After Macklemore's Exclusion for His Pro-Palestine Statements - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/the-mix/4-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments-12780988) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/lifestyle/4-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments-12780873) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [Far Out Magazine](https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/finneas-beoga-aaron-rowe-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-support-macklemore-palestine) — Ed Sheeran support acts quit tour in solidarity with Palestine - [Ekstra Bladet](https://ekstrabladet.dk/musik/intlmusiknyt/efter-strid-lukas-graham-traekker-sig-fra-ed-sheeran-turne/11291088) — Lukas Graham Withdraws From Ed Sheeran Tour After Controversy - [mykxlg.com](https://mykxlg.com/news/national/4-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments/article_15a5664b-325d-5c95-96a3-d89c1143d660.html) — 4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/finneas-aaron-rowe-exit-ed-sheeran-tour-protest-macklemore-dropped-pal-rcna597948) — Finneas, Aaron Rowe exit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore being dropped over pro-Palestine remarks - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/news/ed-sheeran-tour-supporting-acts-macklemore-b3050790.html) — Three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore is dropped - [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/09/ed-sheeran-tour-openers-pull-out-finneas-aaron-rowe-1237104440) — Ed Sheeran Openers Finneas & Aaron Rowe Withdraw From Loop Tour - [Just Jared](https://justjared.com/2026/09/15/finneas-aaron-rowe-drop-out-as-opening-acts-on-ed-sheerans-loop-tour-in-support-of-macklemore-palestine) — Finneas & Aaron Rowe Drop Out as Opening Acts on Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' in Support of Macklemore & Palestine - [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/pop-arte/musica/noticia/2026/09/15/artistas-que-abririam-shows-de-ed-sheeran-cancelam-participacoes-apos-retirada-de-macklemore.ghtml) — Ed Sheeran Loses All the Artists Who Would Open His Tour After Being Expelled From Rapper by Pro-Palestine Speech - [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/09/15/aaron-rowe-withdraws-as-ed-sheerans-opener-after-macklemore-dropped-over-free-palestine-backlash) — Aaron Rowe Withdraws As Ed Sheeran’s Opener After Macklemore Dropped Over ‘Free Palestine’ Backlash - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/ed-sheeran-tour-supporting-acts-macklemore-b3050790.html) — Three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore is dropped - [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/09/15/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 3 Supporting Acts Quit Ed Sheeran’s Tour After Macklemore Is Dropped Over Pro-palestinian Comments - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/09/at-least-three-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments-onstage) — At least three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments onstage – WTOP News - [Marietta Daily Journal](https://mdjonline.com/news/national/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments/article_6bfc9d98-f9ae-5fff-80ea-c05ea11e300e.html) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [Arab News](https://arabnews.com/entertainment/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments-3001859) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/09/15/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [Chicago Tribune](https://chicagotribune.com/2026/09/15/supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-macklemore) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [Western Mass News](https://westernmassnews.com/2026/09/15/three-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped) — Three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore is dropped - [WHDH](https://whdh.com/news/multiple-supporting-acts-have-dropped-out-of-ed-sheerans-tour-in-wake-of-controversy-involving-robert-kraft) — Multiple supporting acts have dropped out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in wake of controversy involving Robert Kraft - Boston News, Weather, Sports - [Stereogum](https://stereogum.com/2511528/ed-sheeran-openers-drop-off-tour-in-solidarity-with-palestinian-people/news) — Ed Sheeran Openers Drop Off Tour In Solidarity With Palestinian People - [The Wrap](https://thewrap.com/creative-content/music/ed-sheeran-tour-fallout-finneas-aaron-rowe-macklemore) — Ed Sheeran Fallout: Tour Openers Finneas, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe Drop in Solidarity With Macklemore - [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/finneas-drops-ed-sheeran-tour-macklemore-palestine-1236863391) — Finneas Drops Out of Ed Sheeran Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore: ‘I Stand With Palestine and Its People’ - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-s-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments-101789501938355.html) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [Complex](https://complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/finneas-drops-ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-palestine) — Finneas Drops Out of Ed Sheeran Tour After Macklemore Was Removed for 'Free Palestine' Comments - [Welt](https://welt.de/vermischtes/article6aa999249cfc210a32c4aa8d/vorprogramm-nach-ausladung-von-macklemore-mehrere-musiker-sagen-auftritt-bei-ed-sheeran-tour-ab.html) — Pre-Program: After Macklemore's Discharge – Several Musicians Cancel Ed Sheeran Tour Appearance - [Richmond Register](https://richmondregister.com/ap/national/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments/article_4f27acbc-2a9f-56ce-a070-27e494f3af00.html) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/at-least-three-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments-onstage) — At least three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Mackl - [KULR-TV](https://kulr8.com/news/national/at-least-three-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro/article_d04eedab-abe1-5bc5-8732-1b7fb591e010.html) — At least three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments onstage - [Daily Journal](https://djournal.com/news/nation-world/at-least-three-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro/article_69e1ce3d-4730-51d9-a731-cef955fcf29f.html) — At least three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments onstage - [The Daily Advance](https://dailyadvance.com/news/national/at-least-three-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro/article_3ae0b144-93c1-51c1-9419-7f16c7cc43e7.html) — At least three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments onstage - [The Hollywood Reporter](https://hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/ed-sheeran-opener-aaron-rowe-departs-tour-macklemore-palestine-1236702494) — Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Departs Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore - [abc News](https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/ed-sheeran-speaks-after-macklemore-dropped-tour/story?id=136462834) — Ed Sheeran speaks out after Macklemore dropped from tour over pro-Palestinian comments - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/ed-sheeran-responds-macklemore-tour-3fd73815563039bea9b88f5efe745d62) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [WTVR](https://wtvr.com/entertainment/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [NBC Boston](https://nbcboston.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/macklemore-ed-sheeran-tour-update/4015222) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KJRH](https://kjrh.com/entertainment/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KZTV](https://kztv10.com/entertainment/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KBZK](https://kbzk.com/entertainment/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KTVH](https://ktvh.com/entertainment/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [KTVQ](https://ktvq.com/entertainment/3-supporting-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-is-dropped-over-pro-palestinian-comments) — 3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments - [FOX 13 Seattle](https://fox13seattle.com/news/four-acts-quit-ed-sheerans-tour-macklemore-pro-palestinian) — Four acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments - [TMZ](https://tmz.com/2026/09/15/ed-sheeran-tour-act-finneas-drops-out) — Finneas Drops Out of Ed Sheeran Tour in 'Solidarity' with Macklemore ## Questions **Why was Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour?** Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour by the tour promoters due to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage during a performance. Ed Sheeran himself stated that the decision was made by the promoters. **Which supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour?** Three supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour: Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga. They withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore after his removal from the tour. **What did Aaron Rowe say about his withdrawal?** Aaron Rowe stated that he could not "stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children." He withdrew in protest of perceived silencing of pro-Palestinian voices. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/media/three-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-removed. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Three acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore removed", https://mediabias.news/media/three-acts-quit-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-removed