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Ed Sheeran Apologizes To Fans Amid Tour Controversy
Ed Sheeran apologized to fans at a Philadelphia concert over tour controversies after organizers removed Macklemore from the lineup and other artists left in solidarity, leading to falling ticket prices on the US leg of his tour.
Ed Sheeran spoke to fans at the opening of his solo concert in Philadelphia, where he addressed controversies affecting his tour and apologized to them. Some concert tickets on the tour have dropped to prices as low as $32 (£24). Sheeran's remaining tour schedule continues to feature planned concerts across North and South America.
Regarding changes to the lineup, Sheeran stated that the decision to remove Macklemore from the tour was not made by him, but was instead made by organizers. Messina Touring Group cited venue restrictions as the reason for Macklemore's removal, stating that certain venues would not permit the concerts to take place if he performed.
Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and the band Beoga all reported that they chose to leave the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.
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