Singer-songwriter Finneas quits Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with ousted Macklemore
Singer-songwriter Finneas, the brother of Billie Eilish, has withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, joining Irish singer Aaron Rowe and the band Beoga in leaving the trek following Macklemore's removal over his onstage support for Palestinians. "Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed," Finneas wrote in a post.
TL;DR
- Finneas has withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.
- He is joined by Aaron Rowe and Beoga in leaving the tour.
- The withdrawals occurred after Macklemore was removed for supporting Palestinians.
- Finneas expressed that artists should not be silenced for speaking up for the oppressed.