Aaron Rowe Withdraws As Ed Sheeran’s Opener After Macklemore Dropped Over ‘Free Palestine’ Backlash

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1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

   Ed Sheeran just broke his silence ↗ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

   Published Sep 15, 2026

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   Ed Sheeran is speaking out after Macklemore was removed from his 'Loop Tour' for making a pro-Palestine speech

2. Variety

   Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Pulls Out of Tour After Macklemore Dropped: ‘I Cannot Allow Billionaires to Silence Rightful Voices’ ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Sep 15, 2026

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   Singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe has dropped out as an opener on the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after fellow supporting act Macklemore was dismissed for voicing his support for Palestine. In a post on Instagram, the Irish musician also expressed his support for Palestine while explaini…

3. The Hollywood Reporter

   Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Departs Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

   Published Sep 15, 2026

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   “I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children," Rowe wrote on Instagram.

4. Forbes

   Aaron Rowe Withdraws As Ed Sheeran’s Opener After Macklemore Dropped Over ‘Free Palestine’ Backlash ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Sep 15, 2026

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   Rowe was slated to be one of two supporting acts for the majority of Sheeran’s remaining tour dates.

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