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Ed Sheeran Ticket Prices Drop After Macklemore Removal
Ed Sheeran’s ticket prices fell 45% after Macklemore was dropped from tour due to pro-Palestinian comments.
In brief
Ed Sheeran’s ticket prices fell 45% after Macklemore was dropped from tour due to pro-Palestinian comments. Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour ticket prices dropped 45% for Philadelphia show after Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian remarks. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Ticket Prices Plummet
Prices for Ed Sheeran’s remaining U.S. tour dates dropped 45 percent on Saturday’s Philadelphia show at Lincoln Financial Field.
Macklemore Removed From Tour
Macklemore was dropped as opening act after pro-Palestinian comments, blamed on tour organizers by Sheeran.
TicketData Reports Decline
TicketData.com shows prices fell 45 percent for Philadelphia show, with get-in prices now ranging from $74 to $426.
Macklemore’s Pro-Palestinian Speeches
Macklemore spoke at MetLife Stadium urging support for Palestinians and calling for free Palestine and global solidarity.
Petition Against Macklemore
The Israeli American Council petitioned Sheeran and tour organizers to remove Macklemore from remaining tour dates.
Sheeran’s Statement
Sheeran called the Israel-Palestine conflict a human tragedy and blamed tour organizers for firing Macklemore.
Backlash Against Sheeran
Sheeran’s band and supporting acts dropped out of tour, and his music was pulled from Irish radio stations.
The big picture
Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour ticket prices dropped 45% for Philadelphia show after Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian remarks.
