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   NEWS · 7 November ·NME

   Macklemore says nine US arenas declined his tour

   Macklemore says nine major American arenas turned down his team after weeks of outreach, following his Free Palestine Tour and his removal from Ed Sheeran's US Loop Tour.

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   NEWS · 28 October ·NME

   Jack Antonoff criticizes Ed Sheeran over Macklemore tour controversy

   Jack Antonoff has criticized Ed Sheeran over how he handled the controversy around his Loop Tour after Macklemore was dropped as a support act.

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   NEWS · 24 October ·NME

   Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour

   Macklemore has announced his Free Palestine Tour across the United Kingdom and Europe as tickets for his benefit shows sold out.

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   NEWS · 16 October ·NME

   Roger Waters Criticizes Metallica's James Hetfield

   Roger Waters criticized statements made by James Hetfield during a concert in Las Vegas on October 10.

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   NEWS · 15 October ·Louder

   James Hetfield Addresses Politics in Live Music

   James Hetfield implied that Metallica concerts have no place for politics, alongside similar statements from other rock musicians.

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   NEWS · 13 October ·NME

   James Hetfield Speaks at Las Vegas Sphere

   James Hetfield addressed concertgoers at the Las Vegas Sphere about Metallica's focus on heavy music and escaping world issues.

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   NEWS · 12 October ·Louder

   James Hetfield Addresses Politics at Las Vegas Concert

   James Hetfield addressed why Metallica avoids political speeches during their concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

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   NEWS · 12 October ·au.rollingstone.com

   Sam Barber Announces 2027 Australian Tour

   Sam Barber will embark on a seven-date tour in Australia in 2027, accompanied by Josiah and the Bonnevilles.

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   NEWS · 3 October ·NME

   Zach Bryan Wears Free Palestine Shirt at Concert

   During an October 2 concert at Gillette Stadium, Zach Bryan and his band wore black T-shirts reading Free Palestine.

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    NEWS · 2 October ·NME

    Ed Sheeran Apologizes After Loop Tour Departures

    Ed Sheeran apologized in Philadelphia after removing Macklemore from his Loop tour, which prompted his band and fellow openers to walk away in solidarity.

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    NEWS · 1 October ·NME

    Macklemore’s Palestine Tour Sells Out

    Macklemore said his three-concert ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out immediately, with all proceeds going to 12 organizations supporting Palestinians.

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    NEWS · 30 September ·NME

    Fatboy Slim Says Glastonbury Never Paid Him

    Fatboy Slim said he has performed at Glastonbury more than 100 times without receiving payment and discussed his long relationship with the festival.

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    NEWS · 28 September ·NME

    Ed Sheeran Faces Tour Changes and SNL UK Jokes

    Ed Sheeran faces tour lineup departures and cancellations alongside several references on Saturday Night Live UK.

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    NEWS · 26 September ·NME

    Tour Cancellations and Date Changes Announced

    Multiple concerts and music festivals have been canceled or rescheduled, including Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium dates.

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    NEWS · 25 September ·BBC Entertainment & Arts

    Ed Sheeran Cancels Massachusetts Concerts

    Ed Sheeran has canceled his Friday and Saturday concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts due to adverse weather warnings.

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    NEWS · 25 September ·NME

    Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour

    Macklemore announced the Free Palestine Tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinians.

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    NEWS · 23 September ·NME

    Petition Calls for Pink's Removal from UNICEF

    Javier Bardem shared a petition calling for Pink to be removed as a UNICEF ambassador following her reaction to Macklemore.

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    NEWS · 22 September ·NME

    Charlotte Church Criticizes Ed Sheeran

    Charlotte Church criticized Ed Sheeran over the Macklemore controversy during her End Times Pop Dungeon concert in Cardiff.

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    NEWS · 21 September ·NME

    Bob Geldof Defends Ed Sheeran Amid Tour Controversy

    Bob Geldof defended Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's 'Loop' tour for making a political speech, an incident that prompted several other artists to drop out.

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    NEWS · 21 September ·NME

    Joe Carroll Speaks to NME on The 100 Club Event

    Maruja saxophonist and vocalist Joe Carroll discussed The 100 Club Punk Special 50th anniversary concert and the period since their first album in an interview with NME.

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    NEWS · 21 September ·NME

    Melissa Barrera Supports Macklemore After Tour Removal

    Melissa Barrera supported Macklemore after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour over his statements supporting Palestine.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·variety.com

    Ed Sheeran Tour Changes After Macklemore Removal

    Ed Sheeran addressed the audience in Philadelphia following Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour as multiple artists departed and stage plans changed.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·theguardian.com

    Ed Sheeran Performs in Philadelphia on Loop Tour

    Ed Sheeran performed at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday night as changes affected his Loop Tour lineup and stage setup.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·billboard.com

    Macklemore Removed From Loop Tour Lineup

    Macklemore was removed from the Loop Tour after two concerts following a petition, leading to act cancellations and donation announcements.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·standard.co.uk

    Beoga and Others Pull Out of Ed Sheeran's World Tour

    Several acts including backing group Beoga, Aaron Rowe, Finneas, and Lukas Graham have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore claimed he was removed from the lineup.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·Evening Standard Music

    Ed Sheeran Addresses World Tour Controversies

    Ed Sheeran addressed tour controversies on stage after American rapper Macklemore was removed from his world tour lineup and opening acts withdrew.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·NME

    Ed Sheeran Faces Criticism Over Loop Tour Controversy

    Billy Bragg has continued criticizing Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was removed from the Loop tour over pro-Palestinian statements.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·billboard.com

    Ed Sheeran Addresses Audience at Philadelphia Concert

    Ed Sheeran personally addressed the audience to explain the situation before starting his concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday night, September 19.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·BBC Entertainment & Arts

    Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour

    Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faced lineup withdrawals and radio removal following Macklemore's removal on September 14.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·nme.com

    Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran Tour Lineup

    Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after a speech at Gillette Stadium, leading other artists to leave in support.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·NME

    Zara Larsson Cancels Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Performance

    Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson announced she will not perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to concerns over the United Arab Emirates' role in Sudan's civil war.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·bbc.com

    Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Tour Mistakes in Philadelphia

    Ed Sheeran addressed tour controversies in Philadelphia as several artists left the lineup and ticket sales dropped.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·theguardian.com

    Ed Sheeran Addresses Tour Crisis and Gaza in Philadelphia

    Ed Sheeran addressed the ongoing crisis on his US tour and spoke about Gaza during a solo concert in Philadelphia.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·hollywoodreporter.com

    Ed Sheeran Speaks at Philadelphia Concert

    Ed Sheeran addressed tour lineup changes and performance details during his concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

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    NEWS · 20 September ·rollingstone.com

    Ed Sheeran Performs Following Loop Tour Lineup Changes

    Ed Sheeran performed on Saturday night for the first time since Macklemore was removed from the Loop Tour, addressing opening act departures and stage setup changes.

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    NEWS · 19 September ·au.rollingstone.com

    Musicians React to Macklemore's Removal From Tour

    Ken Casey and other artists reacted after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following a speech at Gillette Stadium.

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    NEWS · 19 September ·NME

    Gorillaz Perform in Orlando and Announce India Show

    Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn expressed support for Palestine at an Orlando concert before the band announced their first tour date in India for January 2027.

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    NEWS · 19 September ·bbc.com

    Macklemore Leaves Sheeran’s Loop Tour

    Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s tour on September 14 after Messina Touring Group said some venues would cancel planned shows if he remained on the lineup.

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    NEWS · 19 September ·Evening Standard Music

    Ed Sheeran Loses Support Acts From The Loop Tour

    All support artists for the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s The Loop tour have withdrawn, including Beoga, Aaron Rowe, Finneas and Lukas Graham.

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    NEWS · 18 September ·NME

    Oasis Won’t Play Glastonbury 2027

    Emily Eavis has said Oasis will not appear at Glastonbury 2027, despite discussion of a possible festival performance after the band’s Manchester shows.

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    NEWS · 18 September ·NME

    Hayley Williams Performs Airplanes With Rico Nasty

    Hayley Williams brought out Rico Nasty during her concert at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens to perform Airplanes live for the first time in 16 years.

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    NEWS · 18 September ·The Guardian Music

    Giggs Partners to Open Special Education School in Kent

    Rapper Giggs has partnered with the OMG Foundation to open an assessment center and special education school called St James House in Kent.