Finneas and Aaron Rowe quit Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore's removal

In September 2026, Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's 'Loop' tour after he made pro-Palestinian remarks at concerts in New Jersey. Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, reportedly pressured venues to remove him. In protest, opening acts Finneas and Aaron Rowe withdrew from the tour, and Lukas Graham also dropped out. Ed Sheeran clarified that the promoter made the decision, not him. The controversy has sparked debate about freedom of expression and the Israel-Palestine conflict.