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Ed Sheeran’s Remaining Openers and Touring Band Exit ‘Loop’ Tour Dates in Solidarity with Macklemore and Palestine

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Multiple opening acts and Ed Sheeran’s touring band have withdrawn from remaining ‘Loop’ tour dates citing solidarity with Macklemore and Palestine after Macklemore’s removal over pro-Palestine remarks. Public reaction has been largely celebratory of the withdrawals, with 75-85% support for the solidarity stance.

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All three remaining opening acts and Ed Sheeran’s touring band have announced that they are dropping out of the remaining dates of his ‘Loop’ tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore.

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