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  1. Macklemore used Instagram to announce his tour cancellation after a business group owner cited a performance ultimatum.
  2. Macklemore made a donation to aid groups supporting the Palestinian cause, leading to the owner challenging the funds and accusing him of blackballing.

Macklemore Removal from Ed Sheeran Tour Causes Ticket Price Drop

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 20
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What happened

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Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks during an opening performance of Ed Sheeran's tour. This led to his removal as a supporting act. Following the controversy, ticket prices for Ed Sheeran's show in Philadelphia sharply dropped.

From albawaba.net

Why it matters

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The removal of Macklemore and the subsequent political backlash caused ticket prices for Ed Sheeran's tour to plummet. Resale tickets for the Philadelphia show are reportedly selling 2.5 times as many as before.

Macklemore had previously donated to aid groups supporting the Palestinian cause, leading to Robert Kraft challenging the funds.

From albawaba.net

Who's involved

  • MacklemoreAmerican rapper whose pro-Palestinian advocacy led to his removal from the tour.
  • Robert KraftAmerican businessman whose influence was cited in the dispute over venue access.
  • Ed SheeranEnglish singer-songwriter whose tour was impacted by the controversy.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • PhiladelphiaSpeculative

    The viability of major event sales might be affected by the plummeting ticket prices.

How it developed

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  1. Robert Kraft owns the stadium where the concert is being held in Boston.Sub-event
  2. Venue access disputes between Macklemore and Kraft over political statements caused tour ticket prices to plummet.1 source

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