Support Acts Withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Tour Citing Macklemore’s Removal
Support acts for Ed Sheeran's tour in the United States have withdrawn, citing Macklemore's removal from the lineup. Macklemore was reportedly dropped after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Baltimore, MD, September 15, 2026 — The lineup for Ed Sheeran’s United States tour has seen recent changes as support acts have withdrawn their participation. The withdrawals are reportedly linked to the removal of Macklemore from the tour’s billing.
The artists who were slated to open for Sheeran’s shows in the U.S. have reportedly ceased their involvement in the tour. While specific names of the withdrawing support acts were not provided in the available information, their decision appears to be a direct consequence of Macklemore’s departure from the tour’s schedule.
Macklemore’s removal from the lineup has been attributed to statements he made while performing on stage. Reports indicate that these statements were in support of Palestine. The exact nature of the statements and the timeline of Macklemore’s removal were not detailed.
This development has led to a ripple effect, prompting the other scheduled support acts to reconsider their participation. The specific details regarding when these support acts were removed from the lineup, or when they announced their withdrawal, were not immediately available. The tour dates and locations affected by these changes were also not specified.
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