Four Artists Exit Ed Sheeran Tour After Macklemore’s Removal Over Palestine Remarks

Artists withdraw from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's removal over pro-Palestine comments. Full details inside.

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Four supporting artists have left Ed Sheeran’s tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore due to his pro-Palestinian statements during a recent performance.

The decision came hours after Sheeran addressed the controversy on Instagram, stating that the move was made by promoters and not by him personally. The departing acts include Irish musicians Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Danish band Lukas Graham, and musician Finneas, who is known for working with Billie Eilish.

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Finneas cited his support for Palestine in his announcement, while Beoga emphasized their commitment to justice and anti-colonial activism. Lukas Graham expressed gratitude toward Sheeran but criticized the influence of financial power in determining who can speak about global issues. Meanwhile, Macklemore was removed from the tour after shouting ‘Free Palestine!’ during a show at MetLife Stadium, with NFL owner Robert Kraft playing a key role in the decision.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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