Several Ed Sheeran concertgoers call for skipping shows and requesting ticket refunds after reports that Macklemore is removed from Sheeran’s “+–=÷×” (often described as “Loop”) tour following backlash over a Palestine-related speech.
The Oregonian and the New York Post both report fan-led demands tied to Macklemore’s departure from the lineup. They frame the issue as a response to the performer’s public comments, with some fans expressing disagreement with the removal and others using refunds and boycotts as a form of protest. Neither account centers on a change to Ed Sheeran’s set; the focus is on the opening act controversy and its impact on ticket holders.
Across outlets, the differing emphasis is on how fans are organizing—one describing “solidarity” with Macklemore, the other describing a broader push for refunds after “opening acts” back out amid the controversy. Both accounts indicate that ticket requests are based on the updated lineup and the public dispute around the speech.
