Ed Sheeran Backlash Over Macklemore
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“In light of the strength of feeling expressed by our listeners and the decisions taken by Irish artists involved in the tour, we believe removing Ed Sheeran’s music from our playlist is the appropriate decision for Classic Hits Radio at this time.”
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On Tuesday, Sheeran said on social media that Macklemore’s departure from the tour was the promoter’s decision and not his, after a petition was launched to get the Thrift Shop rapper removed.
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Classic Hits Radio in Ireland has removed Ed Sheeran's music from its playlist indefinitely following his decision to drop Macklemore from his Loop tour after the rapper made pro-Palestine statements during a show. The radio station cites listener reaction and solidarity with Irish artists who withdrew from the tour as reasons for the move, emphasizing their stance on peace and respect. Sheeran has maintained that…
Ed Sheeran dropped by radio station in latest blow to singer over Macklemore tour controversy →2 articles from Evening Standard on this storyEd Sheeran faces growing backlash after Macklemore was removed as an opening act from his U.S. tour due to political statements made during performances. Irish radio station Classic Hits Radio announced on Thursday it would no longer play Sheeran’s music for the "foreseeable future" in response to listener feedback and support for local artists who dropped out of the tour over the controversy. Protest groups like…
Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore's removal →Classic Hits Radio in Ireland has stopped playing Ed Sheeran’s music temporarily following listener feedback about Sheeran’s decision to drop rapper Macklemore as an opening act for his Loop Tour. The controversy began when Macklemore performed anti-Israel songs at concerts in New Jersey, leading some stadium owners and Sheeran to distance themselves from the artist. Protest groups such as Philly Palestine Coalition…
Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore’s removal →Analysis
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- 17 Sep
“In light of the strength of feeling expressed by our listeners and the decisions taken by Irish artists involved in the tour, we believe removing Ed Sheeran’s music from our playlist is the appropriate decision for Classic Hits Radio at this time.”
- 18 Sep
An Irish radio station announced Thursday that, in response to the controversy and feedback from listeners, it would no longer play music released by the 35-year-old “Shape of You” singer for the “foreseeable future.”
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18 Sep Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore’s removalClassic Hits Radio in Ireland has stopped playing Ed Sheeran’s music temporarily following listener feedback about Sheeran’s decision to drop rapper Macklemore as an opening act for his Loop Tour. The controversy began when Macklemore performed anti-Israel songs at concerts in New Jersey, leading some stadium owners and Sheeran to distance themselves from the artist. Protest groups such as Philly Palestine Coalition…New York Post
17 Sep Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore's removalEd Sheeran faces growing backlash after Macklemore was removed as an opening act from his U.S. tour due to political statements made during performances. Irish radio station Classic Hits Radio announced on Thursday it would no longer play Sheeran’s music for the "foreseeable future" in response to listener feedback and support for local artists who dropped out of the tour over the controversy. Protest groups like…Fox News
17 Sep Ed Sheeran dropped by radio station in latest blow to singer over Macklemore tour controversyClassic Hits Radio in Ireland has removed Ed Sheeran's music from its playlist indefinitely following his decision to drop Macklemore from his Loop tour after the rapper made pro-Palestine statements during a show. The radio station cites listener reaction and solidarity with Irish artists who withdrew from the tour as reasons for the move, emphasizing their stance on peace and respect. Sheeran has maintained that…Evening Standard
17 Sep Radio station drops Ed Sheeran music after listener feedback on Macklemore rowClassic Hits Radio in Ireland has removed British singer Ed Sheeran’s music from its playlist following listener feedback regarding a dispute between Sheeran and rapper Macklemore. The disagreement stems from comments made by Macklemore at a show where he addressed the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, leading several artists supporting Sheeran on his Loop tour to withdraw. Bay Broadcasting’s group program…Evening Standard
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