Ticket prices rise for Macklemore solo concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal
Ticket prices are rising for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestine comments.
TL;DR
- Ticket prices for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert have risen by 45% after his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.
- Macklemore was removed for making pro-Palestine comments onstage, and he plans to donate $1 million in tour earnings to Palestinian aid.
- All other supporting acts for Ed Sheeran's tour have stated they will leave following Macklemore's removal.
- Ticket prices for Ed Sheeran's remaining tour dates have decreased, although this may be a normal trend as shows approach.
- Ed Sheeran clarified that the decision to remove Macklemore was the promoter's and explained his reasons for not using his platform for political statements.