Artists Leave Ed Sheeran Tour After Gaza Protest Row

Support acts for Ed Sheeran's United States tour have pulled out of the concerts following a dispute over a pro-Palestine chant by Macklemore. Several artists chose to leave the tour lineup to show their support for the chant. The decision has sparked wider reactions, with Irish politicians suggesting that local footballers should follow the lead of the musicians who withdrew from the shows. Meanwhile, musician Roger Waters publicly criticized Ed Sheeran over his handling of the situation and his dismissal of Macklemore. The controversy stems from Macklemore's vocal stance on Palestine, which has now directly impacted the support acts scheduled to perform alongside Sheeran on his American dates.