Four acts quit Sheeran tour

Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, Beoga, and Finneas all dropped out of Ed Sheeran's tour ahead of Saturday's Philadelphia show.

Protesting Macklemore's removal

The musicians left in solidarity with Macklemore, who was removed from the tour Monday for making a pro-Palestine comment on stage.

What Macklemore said

At a Sept. 5 show in New Jersey, Macklemore said 'Free Palestine' before performing his protest song 'Hind's Hall.'

He addressed Jewish fans

Macklemore told Jewish concertgoers that his criticism of Israel was not criticism against them.

Stadium owner's ultimatum

Robert Kraft, who owns Gillette Stadium and the Patriots, rallied other stadium owners to ban Macklemore or refuse Sheeran's shows.

Sheeran says not his call

Sheeran said the promoter made the decision to remove Macklemore, not him. He wouldn't let down fans or abandon his crew.

“Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, not mine.”

Pink criticized Macklemore

The Doylestown native, who is Jewish, took issue with Macklemore saying his remark wasn't about Jewish attendees.

Rowe cites Irish history

Aaron Rowe said Irish people know about genocide and forced famine. He can't let billionaires silence voices against Israeli genocide.

“As Irish people we know all too well about genocide, forced famine and violent occupation.”

Lukas Graham on power

The band said money doesn't give you the right to own the conversation or decide which suffering we're allowed to acknowledge.

“Money doesn't give you the right to own the conversation.”

No replacements announced

Saturday's show at Lincoln Financial Field will be the first since Macklemore's removal. No replacement openers have been named.