🎤 Ed Sheeran Addresses Gaza During Concert
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1 min read · · Updated
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A sobering reminder of the ongoing tragedy, as Sheeran uses his platform to advocate for civilian lives and unity.
What actually happened
Ed Sheeran has opened a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what’s happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable.” He said in the Saturday night performance at Lincoln Financial Field: “My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives.” Sheeran also said he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. He then addressed the controversy that unfolded since his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments on
Key points
- Ed Sheeran has opened a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what’s happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable.
- ” He said in the Saturday night performance at Lincoln Financial Field: “My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives.
- ” Sheeran also said he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics.
- He then addressed the controversy that unfolded since his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments on
Summary based on data provided by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Full article available at the original publisher.
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