# Ed Sheeran Adds Support Acts After Macklemore Controversy

> Ed Sheeran replaces Macklemore with Isaac Slade and Brooks Rosser for US tour dates amid free Palestine backlash.
- Title: Ed Sheeran Adds Support Acts After Macklemore Controversy
- Summary: Ed Sheeran replaces Macklemore with Isaac Slade and Brooks Rosser for US tour dates amid free Palestine backlash. Ed Sheeran announced Isaac Slade and Brooks…
- Keywords: ed sheeran, macklemore, isaac slade, brooks rosser, loop tour, free palestine, gillette stadium, robert kraft, new england patriots, american idol, music, culture
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/ed-sheeran-announces-new-tour-opening-acts-after-macklemore-controversy-3972784
- Published: 2026-10-09T13:55:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ed sheeran, macklemore, isaac slade, brooks rosser, loop tour, free palestine, gillette stadium, robert kraft, new england patriots, american idol, music, culture
## Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore from tour
Ed Sheeran removed Macklemore as a support act after the rapper spoke about free Palestine.

> free palestine
## Robert Kraft criticizes Macklemore
Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, called Macklemore's speech deeply offensive to the Jewish community.

> deeply offensive and hurtful to the jewish community
## Macklemore gains support from artists
Greta Thunberg, Massive Attack, Roger Waters, and others publicly supported Macklemore amid backlash.

> free palestine
## Isaac Slade and Brooks Rosser join tour
Isaac Slade and Brooks Rosser will open Ed Sheeran's shows in Indianapolis, Charlotte, Arlington, and Tampa.

> free palestine
## Key takeaway

Ed Sheeran announced Isaac Slade and Brooks Rosser as new tour opening acts after Macklemore was dropped due to his free Palestine speech.