# Ed Sheeran speaks on Gaza at Philly concert

> Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy during Philadelphia show.
- Title: Ed Sheeran speaks on Gaza at Philly concert · Variety
- Summary: Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy during Philadelphia show. Ed Sheeran apologized for taking difficult decisions after Macklemore was dropped from…
- Keywords: ed sheeran, macklemore, gaza, loop tour, philadelphia, lincoln financial field, concert, entertainment, culture, Sheeran, speaks, Philly
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/ed-sheeran-addresses-macklemore-on-stage-philadelphia-show-1236869614
- Author: Anna Tingley
- Published: 2026-09-20T00:29:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ed sheeran, macklemore, gaza, loop tour, philadelphia, lincoln financial field, concert, entertainment, culture
## Ed Sheeran speaks on Gaza
Ed Sheeran addressed Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour during Saturday's Philadelphia concert.

> what is happening in gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable
## Macklemore dropped from tour
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following controversy over Gaza crisis.
## Sheeran's apology
Sheeran admitted making mistakes and apologized for taking difficult decisions about Gaza.
## Gaza crisis impact
Sheeran stated Gaza situation was catastrophic and unjustifiable, prompting his comments.

> what is happening in gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable
## First concert since drop
Sheeran performed at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field for first show after Macklemore's tour removal.
## Key takeaway

Ed Sheeran apologized for taking difficult decisions after Macklemore was dropped from tour over Gaza crisis.