Support Acts Quit After Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran US Tour

UPDATE - follow-up to All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped: Ed Sheeran released a statement on Tuesday saying the decision to drop rapper Macklemore from the upcoming US dates was made by the concert promoter, not by the singer himself. Macklemore was removed after he made pro‑Palestinian remarks on stage during a previous performance. In the wake of that decision, every remaining opening act announced they were leaving the tour. Finneas, brother of Billie Eilish, said artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. Irish singer‑songwriter Aaron Rowe also said he would no longer perform on the bill. Danish pop group Lukas Graham issued a similar withdrawal notice. Irish folk band Beoga, who have been scheduled to appear with Sheeran, confirmed their exit as well. The string of departures leaves Sheeran without any supporting performers for the US leg, raising questions about how the remaining shows will be staged.