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Ed Sheeran ticket prices plummet after Macklemore dropped
Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' speech triggers 25% drop in Ed Sheeran ticket prices.
In brief
Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' speech triggers 25% drop in Ed Sheeran ticket prices. Ed Sheeran's ticket prices fell 25% on resale platforms after Macklemore was dropped from his tour over 'Free Palestine' remarks. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour after his 'Free Palestine' speech.
“Macklemore was dropped from the remainder of Sheeran's LOOP Tour after sparking backlash with his 'Free Palestine' speech earlier this month”
Ticket prices drop 25% on resale platforms
Resale ticket prices for Sheeran's Philadelphia concert dropped 25 percent on secondary platforms.
“Resale ticket prices for Sheeran's upcoming concert in Philadelphia have dropped 25 percent on secondary resale platforms”
Ticket prices fell 11% since Monday
TicketData reported an 11 percent dip in resale prices since Monday.
“TicketData reported an 11 percent dip in resale prices since Monday”
Tour saw 22% price drop before Macklemore
Sheeran's tour had already seen a 22 percent decline in ticket prices for 17 shows.
“Ticket prices dropped 22 percent for the previous 17 shows during the two weeks before the calamitous concert”
Macklemore's speech sparked backlash
Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' speech drew criticism for political messaging.
“Macklemore used his opening set to chant 'Free Palestine' and deliver a politically motivated speech”
Macklemore's political stance
Macklemore stated every human deserves freedom and called for Gaza and West Bank Palestinians to be remembered.
“Macklemore stated that every human being deserves the same freedom, and told the crowd he wanted people in gaza and the occupied west bank to know they had not been forgotten”
Macklemore's keffiyeh appearance
Macklemore wore a keffiyeh during his performance at MetLife Stadium.
“As seen in fan-taken footage, he wore a keffiyeh at one point during his set”
Macklemore's controversial remarks
Macklemore referred to ICE as a 'terrorist organization' and called for Gaza, Cuba, Congo, Sudan and Iran to be free.
“During his speech, he referred to ICE as a 'terrorist organization' before shouting: 'Free Palestine' and 'Free Cuba, Congo, Sudan and Iran.'”
Petition for Macklemore removal
The Israeli-American Council petitioned for Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's tour.
“The Israeli-American Council drew up a petition insisting he should be dropped from the remaining dates of Sheeran's tour”
Petition's demand
The petition argued Macklemore's political speech was inappropriate for a concert platform.
“The group's petition read: 'This was an Ed Sheeran concert, not a political rally, not a protest, and not an activist event.'”
Pink's response to controversy
Pink reposted a StopAntisemitism Instagram Story criticizing Macklemore's performance.
“Pink also weighed in on Macklemore's recent controversy by reposting an Instagram Story from StopAntisemitism”
Pink's criticism
Pink accused Macklemore of anti-Semitic rhetoric and demanded refunds for concert-goers.
“The caption on the post read: 'Awful - Jewish fans bought tickets to see Ed Sheeran sing last night in NJ, not to be ambushed by Macklemore's anti-Israel propaganda.'”
Macklemore's tour exit
Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour after two nights at MetLife Stadium.
“Macklemore was the opening act for Sheeran's LOOP Tour on two consecutive nights, September 4 and September 5, at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium”
Supporting acts quit tour
Billie Eilish's brother Finneas and Lukas Graham abruptly quit Sheeran's tour.
“Following the sudden ouster of Macklemore, there has been a mass exodus of supporting talent from Sheeran's tour”
Macklemore's political history
Macklemore has supported Palestinians and criticized Israel's actions in Gaza for years.
“Macklemore has also previously voiced support for Palestinians and called out Israel's conduct in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and has continued doing so for years”
Ticket prices continue to fall
Ticket prices are expected to drop further as protests are planned at Philadelphia show.
“Pro-Palestine protests planned at the Philadelphia show this weekend could also have an impact on resale ticket prices”
The key point
Ed Sheeran's ticket prices fell 25% on resale platforms after Macklemore was dropped from his tour over 'Free Palestine' remarks.
