Ed Sheeran Concert Cancellations Weather
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- Ekin KarasinEvening Standard
- Riley CardozaNew York Post
- Matt LavietesNBC News
- Emily TrainhamFox News
- The Associated PressToronto Star
- Maya YangThe Guardian
- Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
- Rachel GoodmanGlobal News
- India McTaggartSydney Morning Herald
- Alexandra Mae JonesCBC
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Earlier this month, Macklemore was dropped from the tour's U.S. leg after stadium owners including billionaire Robert Kraft threatened to cancel Sheeran's shows if the rapper remained on the lineup, triggering an exodus as Sheeran’s remaining openers pulled out in solidarity.
Summary AI · cited
Ed Sheeran's concerts scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts have been canceled due to severe weather warnings.1
The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff, and everyone involved as the top priority.12
Refunds are available for ticket holders who purchased through Ticketmaster.13
The storm is expected to bring heavy wind and several inches of rain, starting on Friday night.4
Written by AI from articles by 5 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.
Sources cited (5)
- Ed Sheeran shows at Gillette Stadium are canceled due to weather NBC News, 25 Sep
- Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as Nor'easter looms Toronto Star, 25 Sep
- Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium concerts cancelled due to severe weather Global News, 25 Sep
- Ed Sheeran 'may have to cancel next two shows' and it's not because of Macklemore Evening Standard, 25 Sep
- Ed Sheeran’s concerts in Massachusetts canceled due to severe weather The Guardian, 25 Sep
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Macklemore announced a tour of his own in support of Palestine earlier this week, stating that the proceeds will go towards organisations that help the Palestinians.
Ed Sheeran’s concerts scheduled for this weekend at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts have been canceled due to severe weather, amid wider turmoil surrounding the British pop star’s tour.
“The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff and everyone involved in the shows as the top priority.”
Taking to Instagram, Macklemore said there had been a “collective awakening around Palestinian liberation, the power of billionaires that try to censor that call, and what we expect from artists right now”.
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Ed Sheeran's upcoming shows at an open-air stadium may be cancelled due to an incoming storm with heavy rain and wind starting Friday night. The decision about the performance is pending as lighting setup testing continues; refunds are being demanded by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell from Ticketmaster for those seeking money back, not because of weather concerns but over Macklemore's removal from the…
Ed Sheeran 'may have to cancel next two shows' and it's not because of Macklemore →Ed Sheeran’s upcoming concerts at Gillette Stadium for his Loop Tour have been canceled due to severe weather forecasted over the weekend. The decision was made to ensure safety, and fans will be eligible for refunds. Prior to this announcement, Sheeran faced controversy when several of his tour openers dropped out in solidarity with Macklemore, who had been removed from the tour because of comments about Palestine…
Ed Sheeran’s controversial Gillette Stadium concerts canceled amid Macklemore fallout: report →Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium scheduled for this weekend have been canceled due to severe weather conditions, including a nor'easter affecting the East Coast. The decision was made with safety as the top priority and refunds are available for ticket holders who purchased through Ticketmaster. This cancellation comes amid controversy over the removal of rapper Macklemore from Sheeran’s tour after he…
Ed Sheeran shows at Gillette Stadium are canceled due to weather →Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium scheduled for September 25 and 26 have been canceled due to severe weather warnings affecting Boston and New England. The tour promoter, Messina Touring Group, announced that safety concerns were the primary reason for the cancellations, with refunds available at the point of purchase. Additionally, the article mentions a controversy involving Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette…
Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts called off as troubled tour faces fresh setback →Ed Sheeran canceled his upcoming concerts scheduled for this Friday and Saturday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, due to an approaching nor’easter storm forecasted to hit New England. The performances were set to take place about 22 miles southwest of Boston, and fans will receive refunds for the canceled shows.
Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as Nor'easter looms →Ed Sheeran’s concerts scheduled at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Friday and Saturday have been canceled due to severe weather warnings. The decision was made by tour promoter Messina Touring, prioritizing the safety of everyone involved. This cancellation comes amid controversy over Robert Kraft’s attempts to pressure Sheeran into removing opening act Macklemore from his tour after Macklemore’s…
Ed Sheeran’s concerts in Massachusetts canceled due to severe weather →Show 4 more outlets
Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium owned by Robert Kraft were cancelled due to severe weather expected this weekend in Boston. The venue cited safety concerns and issued refunds to ticket holders through Ticketmaster. This cancellation follows recent controversy where Macklemore, a critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, was dropped from the tour after yelling "Free Palestine" during a show, sparking boycotts and…
Ed Sheeran concerts at Robert Kraft stadiums cancelled over weather →Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, were cancelled due to severe weather warnings affecting New England. The venue cited safety concerns and noted that refunds would be automatically processed through Ticketmaster. This cancellation follows recent controversy surrounding the removal of supporting act Macklemore from Sheeran’s tour after comments…
Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium concerts cancelled due to severe weather →Ed Sheeran canceled his two upcoming concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts due to severe weather warnings, affecting fans expecting shows on Friday and Saturday. The tour promoter cited safety concerns for the decision, promising full refunds to attendees. This cancellation adds to ongoing controversy surrounding Sheeran's US Loop tour, which includes the removal of supporting artist Macklemore over…
Ed Sheeran concerts cancelled in fresh blow to tour →Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium owned by Robert Kraft in Foxborough, Massachusetts, were cancelled due to severe weather warnings with winds up to 64 kilometers per hour. This cancellation is an additional setback for Sheeran's tour, which previously faced controversy over the removal of opener Macklemore after on-stage political comments supporting Palestinians, leading to threats from stadium owners to…
Ed Sheeran’s shows at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium cancelled due to bad weather →Analysis
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How the first headlines put it
- The Evening Standard focuses on the possibility of cancellation and its implications, while NBC News directly states that the concerts are canceled due to weather.41
- The Toronto Star highlights the looming Nor'easter as a reason for cancellation, whereas The Guardian emphasizes severe weather warnings in general.25
How it changed
- 25 Sep
Earlier this month, Macklemore was dropped from the tour's U.S. leg after stadium owners including billionaire Robert Kraft threatened to cancel Sheeran's shows if the rapper remained on the lineup, triggering an exodus as Sheeran’s remaining openers pulled out in solidarity.
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- 25 Sep Ed Sheeran’s shows at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium cancelled due to bad weatherEd Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium owned by Robert Kraft in Foxborough, Massachusetts, were cancelled due to severe weather warnings with winds up to 64 kilometers per hour. This cancellation is an additional setback for Sheeran's tour, which previously faced controversy over the removal of opener Macklemore after on-stage political comments supporting Palestinians, leading to threats from stadium owners to…CBC
25 Sep Ed Sheeran concerts cancelled in fresh blow to tourEd Sheeran canceled his two upcoming concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts due to severe weather warnings, affecting fans expecting shows on Friday and Saturday. The tour promoter cited safety concerns for the decision, promising full refunds to attendees. This cancellation adds to ongoing controversy surrounding Sheeran's US Loop tour, which includes the removal of supporting artist Macklemore over…Sydney Morning Herald
25 Sep Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium concerts cancelled due to severe weatherEd Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, were cancelled due to severe weather warnings affecting New England. The venue cited safety concerns and noted that refunds would be automatically processed through Ticketmaster. This cancellation follows recent controversy surrounding the removal of supporting act Macklemore from Sheeran’s tour after comments…Global News
25 Sep Ed Sheeran concerts at Robert Kraft stadiums cancelled over weatherEd Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium owned by Robert Kraft were cancelled due to severe weather expected this weekend in Boston. The venue cited safety concerns and issued refunds to ticket holders through Ticketmaster. This cancellation follows recent controversy where Macklemore, a critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, was dropped from the tour after yelling "Free Palestine" during a show, sparking boycotts and…Al Jazeera
25 Sep Ed Sheeran’s concerts in Massachusetts canceled due to severe weatherEd Sheeran’s concerts scheduled at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Friday and Saturday have been canceled due to severe weather warnings. The decision was made by tour promoter Messina Touring, prioritizing the safety of everyone involved. This cancellation comes amid controversy over Robert Kraft’s attempts to pressure Sheeran into removing opening act Macklemore from his tour after Macklemore’s…The Guardian
25 Sep Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as Nor'easter loomsEd Sheeran canceled his upcoming concerts scheduled for this Friday and Saturday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, due to an approaching nor’easter storm forecasted to hit New England. The performances were set to take place about 22 miles southwest of Boston, and fans will receive refunds for the canceled shows.Toronto Star
25 Sep Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts called off as troubled tour faces fresh setbackEd Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium scheduled for September 25 and 26 have been canceled due to severe weather warnings affecting Boston and New England. The tour promoter, Messina Touring Group, announced that safety concerns were the primary reason for the cancellations, with refunds available at the point of purchase. Additionally, the article mentions a controversy involving Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette…Fox News
25 Sep Ed Sheeran shows at Gillette Stadium are canceled due to weatherEd Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium scheduled for this weekend have been canceled due to severe weather conditions, including a nor'easter affecting the East Coast. The decision was made with safety as the top priority and refunds are available for ticket holders who purchased through Ticketmaster. This cancellation comes amid controversy over the removal of rapper Macklemore from Sheeran’s tour after he…NBC News
25 Sep Ed Sheeran’s controversial Gillette Stadium concerts canceled amid Macklemore fallout: reportEd Sheeran’s upcoming concerts at Gillette Stadium for his Loop Tour have been canceled due to severe weather forecasted over the weekend. The decision was made to ensure safety, and fans will be eligible for refunds. Prior to this announcement, Sheeran faced controversy when several of his tour openers dropped out in solidarity with Macklemore, who had been removed from the tour because of comments about Palestine…New York Post
25 Sep Ed Sheeran 'may have to cancel next two shows' and it's not because of MacklemoreEd Sheeran's upcoming shows at an open-air stadium may be cancelled due to an incoming storm with heavy rain and wind starting Friday night. The decision about the performance is pending as lighting setup testing continues; refunds are being demanded by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell from Ticketmaster for those seeking money back, not because of weather concerns but over Macklemore's removal from the…Evening Standard
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