Ed Sheeran Openers And Backing Band Quit Tour In Solidarity With Palestinian People

Following Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour due to the rapper's outspoken pro-Palestine activism, fellow openers Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Lukas Graham have dropped off the tour, as well as his backing band, Beoga.Finneas made a statement on social media today, writing, "Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people."Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe made a statement today, beginning, "I have made the decision to withdraw as a support act for Ed Sheeran's 'The Loop' North American Tour." It continues:I don't take the decision lightly. Ed has been a friend to me and has changed my life, I could never thank him enough for this.But as Irish people we know all too well about genocide, forced famine and violent occupation.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.I would lose all respect for myself to carry on as normal.I need to be true to myself and my ancestors who resisted colonization, and ...