Venue owner pressured artist to drop opening act.
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What happened
Venue owner pressured artist to drop opening act.
Who's involved
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Part of
Business relationship concerning venue access and tour ultimatum involving Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft, and Gillette Stadium.Also in this story
- Robert Kraft applied an ultimatum regarding venue usage due to pressure caused by a protest song.
- Macklemore spoke at MetLife Stadium, while Kraft refused him at Gillette Stadium, amid tour cancellation controversy.
- Macklemore and Robert Kraft are involved in a controversy regarding tour participation and donations.
- Robert Kraft supported barring Macklemore from venues, which resulted in Macklemore's removal from the tour.
The entities involved
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Ed Sheeran
English singer-songwriter
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Robert Kraft
American businessman and philanthropist
Related events
- Roger Waters criticized Ed Sheeran's actions publicly as Robert Kraft wanted Macklemore removed from the tour, leading to backlash after a concert in New Jersey.
- Bob Geldof defends Ed Sheeran against political pressure from promoters and venues.
- Ed Sheeran used the Instagram platform on September 16, 2026, to explain a recent personal decision.
- Kraft pressured Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from the tour, while Macklemore's song was inspired by Columbia University.
- Ed Sheeran performed at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 21, 2026.