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Ed Sheeran Cancels Massachusetts Concerts Due to Storm
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In Short: Ed Sheeran canceled his concerts in Massachusetts this weekend due to severe weather warnings.
Ed Sheeran canceled his concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, due to severe weather warnings.
The decision to cancel the shows was made after stadium owners, including Robert Kraft, expressed concerns over the inclusion of rapper Macklemore, who had made pro-Palestinian comments during previous concerts.
Sheeran's other support and backing artists also pulled out in protest, further complicating the tour.
Sheeran performed solo shows in Philadelphia last weekend, emphasizing unity and humanity over politics.
All proceeds from the canceled shows will go to benefit organizations raising money for Palestinian charities.
The controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal and Sheeran's subsequent actions has sparked discussions about political expression at live music events.
What's confirmed
- Ed Sheeran's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday have been cancelled because of severe weather warnings in the area.
- Ed Sheeran ‘s shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. this weekend have been canceled.
- “Due to the severe weather warnings in place in Boston and across New England throughout the weekend and following consultation with local officials, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium,” read the statement.
- Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has found itself in even more trouble, after his forthcoming shows at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium have been cancelled due to bad weather.
- Weather permitting, Sheeran is next set to appear on stage at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on October 3rd, before several more shows in Indianapolis, Charlotte, Arlington, Hollywood, and Tampa.
- The singer’s pair of his high-profile stadium shows have been canceled due to weather.
- Even without Macklemore off the tour, Ed Sheeran ‘s concerts in the Boston area have been canceled.
- A massive nor’easter storm is forecast for the New England area this weekend and Ed ‘s concerts have been canceled for the safety of fans and stadium workers.
What's still developing
- The decision came after the rapper made on-stage comments at earlier concerts including calling for "free Palestine" and referring to "genocide" in Gaza, as well as showing images of Gaza.
- The promoter said venue owners including Kraft would have refused to let the concerts take place if Macklemore was on the bill.
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- An Instagram message from the singer’s Loop Tour promoter Messina Touring on Friday morning (Sept. 25) confirmed that the shows originally slated for Friday and Saturday (Sept. 26) are the latest victims of a giant nor’easter storm bearing down on the East coast.
- It has already claimed another music event in the area after the Ocean Calling Festival announced on Thursday that the first day of the three-day event was canceled due to the expected impact of the storm.
- The nor’easter is just the latest storm to impact Sheeran’s Loop tour : After Sheeran, under pressure from billionaire Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft, fired opening act Macklemore for pro-Palestine statements made at a previous concert, a storm of controversy and backlash engulfed Sheeran and the tour.
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- After Macklemore used his slot at Sheeran's MetLife Stadium shows to express his support for Palestinians, many people were upset, including owners of stadiums where Sheeran was slated to play.
- Despite the promoter saying severe weather forced the cancellation of Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows, several people shared other theories on social media.
- Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo discusses a fight that broke out on a flight to London and the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was dropped from his tour on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Ed Sheeran 's concerts at Gillette Stadium have been canceled.
- Ed Sheeran ’s concerts at Gillette Stadium this weekend have been canceled due to an actual storm and not the figurative one brewing around the singer in recent weeks.
- Insiders previously said that the approaching storm could jeopardise the back-to-back concerts, with stage construction halted yesterday.