WorldPingMusical acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, Beoga and Aaron Rowe have dropped 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 Jer…
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Read the full report at DeadlineFinneas wrote that "artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed," adding "I stand with Palestine and its people.
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Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe withdrew after Macklemore was forced off the trek following a pressure campaign over his comments in support of Palestinians…
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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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WorldPingThe star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
“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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