WorldPingFinneas has joined singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Irish band Beoga in dropping out of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after fellow opener Macklemore was dismissed for expressing his support of Palestine at a pair of New Jersey shows earlier this month.
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WorldPingMusical acts Finneas, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe have dropper out as openers for the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following the dismissal of fellow supporting act Macklemore for his pro-Palestinian remarks at Sheeran’s New Jersey sho…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
Finneas wrote that "artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed," adding "I stand with Palestine and its people.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe drop out after Macklemore was forced off the trek following a pressure campaign over his comments in support of Palestinians…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingSinger-songwriter Aaron Rowe has dropped out as an opener on the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after fellow supporting act Macklemore was dismissed for voicing his support for Palestine.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
“I have spent this week trying to build bridges, to find a solution, and, unfortunately, was unable to do so,” singer says…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingAmerican rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's US tour after the former made statements supporting his pro-Palestine stance on stage.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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