Angry Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally Outside Ed Sheeran Concert In Philly | DRM News | AC1F

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field as fans arrive for Ed Sheeran’s concert, following the removal of rapper Macklemore from the U.S. tour after his onstage “Free Palestine” remarks. Organizers from groups including Shut Down Day & Zimmermann, Writers Against the War on Gaza, No ICE Philly and Philadelphia SJP say they are highlighting conditions in Gaza and calling attention to what they describe as an ongoing genocide. Voices from the protest and concertgoers: Organizer Adi Chattopadhyay explains the purpose of the demonstration Protester Ed Doogan criticises Sheeran for not supporting Macklemore more strongly Concertgoers express mixed views — some support Sheeran and say politics should stay off stage, others note broader “cancel culture” impacts on artists Sheeran stated stadium owners refused to allow Macklemore to perform. The opening acts and Sheeran’s own band later quit the tour in solidarity with the rapper. The episode

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