# Sheeran openers quit after Macklemore removal

> Four Ed Sheeran openers left his tour after Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestinian remarks.
- Title: Sheeran openers quit after Macklemore removal · New York Post
- Summary: Four Ed Sheeran openers left his tour after Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestinian remarks. Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour triggered every…
- Keywords: ed sheeran, macklemore, finneas, aaron rowe, lukas graham, beoga, loop tour, palestine, israel, metlife stadium, tour cancellations, news
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/ed-sheeran-opener-aaron-rowe-ditches-tour-and-rails-against-israeli-genocide-after-macklemore-fiasco
- Published: 2026-09-15T20:00:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ed sheeran, macklemore, finneas, aaron rowe, lukas graham, beoga, loop tour, palestine, israel, metlife stadium, tour cancellations, news
## Openers walk away
All four opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s LOOP tour quit after Macklemore was removed from the lineup over comments about Israel and Palestine.

> All four opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s tour, including Billie Eilish’s brother, have dropped out
## Tour slots vanish
Finneas had been set for South America. Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga were scheduled for the US leg.
## Rowe moves first
Aaron Rowe said he was grateful for the slot, but could not play the remaining dates after Macklemore was dropped.

> I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power
## Others join him
Finneas said artists should not be silenced for defending oppressed people. Beoga and Lukas Graham also announced they were leaving the tour.

> I stand with Palestine and its people.
## Macklemore sparks fallout
Macklemore had appeared at MetLife Stadium wearing a keffiyeh and calling for “Free Palestine.” Several venues later refused to host his performances.

> Free Palestine
## Key takeaway

Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour triggered every listed opener to pull out in protest.