Support Acts Exit After Macklemore Removed from Sheeran US Tour

UPDATE - follow-up to All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped: Ed Sheeran said on Tuesday that the promoter decided to drop Macklemore from the upcoming US dates. All remaining support acts have now quit. Finneas, brother of Billie Eilish, issued a statement that artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. Irish singer‑songwriter Aaron Rowe also announced his departure. Danish pop group Lukas Graham said it was leaving the tour as well. Irish folk band Beoga, who had been performing with Sheeran, confirmed it would no longer take part.