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Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza

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Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia, where he spoke about the Gaza situation, calling it catastrophic and unjustifiable. The show proceeded after other artists withdrew in support of Macklemore, who had been removed from the tour for pro-Palestinian remarks. Pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the venue.

Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.

How it was reported

  1. Al Jazeera·
    Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza

    Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.

  2. BBC News·
    Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show

    The mega-star singer held his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.

  3. Al Jazeera·
    Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy

    The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.

  4. Al Jazeera·
    Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza

    Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.

  5. NPR·
    Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

    Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

  6. Al Jazeera·
    Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concert

    Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.

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