Ed Sheeran Performs in Philadelphia After Tour Changes

Ed Sheeran returned to the stage during a concert in Philadelphia following recent changes to his tour lineup. During this Philadelphia show, guitar sounds rose, fireworks exploded, and visual displays of countryside scenery were shown on a giant screen. Sheeran made his return after rapper Macklemore was removed from the tour due to statements Macklemore made during a concert at MetLife Stadium on September 5. Following these events, the Irish folk group Beoga also withdrew from Sheeran's tour to show solidarity with Macklemore.

The performance was part of the Loop Tour, during which Sheeran mostly performs solo. To create his own soundscape while performing alone on stage, Sheeran utilizes a loop pedal. Despite performing mostly solo throughout the tour, Sheeran was joined on stage during the performance by a group of musicians led by violinist Alicia Enstrom. Together with this group of musicians, Sheeran performed several songs, including Galway Girl.

Sheeran stated that he removed the B-stage from the tour setup because he was afraid of standing in the middle during the concert.