Sheeran's Loop tour to continue tonight without opening acts

Ed Sheeran is set to perform at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field tonight, September 19. The concert will feature a significantly altered lineup following the removal of Macklemore from the tour.

Other acts, including Beoga, an Irish band that had previously performed with Ed during parts of his set, have also pulled out.

The schedule change has resulted in the concert starting at 8 pm, rather than the originally planned 5:30 pm start time. With no replacement acts announced, Sheeran is currently the sole performer listed for the show. The event marks a notable shift in the tour's lineup, with ticket prices plummeting as a result.

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By Friday afternoon, StubHub listings had dropped even further, indicating a surge in demand for resale tickets. TickPick data showed that resale listings for the Philadelphia concert increased 54% between Tuesday this morning and Friday this morning. Meanwhile, TicketData reported a 25% decrease in resale prices over the course of the week.

The controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from the tour has sparked intense public debate and criticism. The decision was made by New Jersey-based event organizers.

Who cited concerns about the performer's pro-Palestinian remarks during his set at Ed Sheeran's September 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Ed Sheeran’s show tonight comes after a chaotic week for the artist's Loop Tour. The event has been marred by controversy, with Macklemore's removal from the tour sparking widespread criticism and debate. The situation has also had an impact on resale ticket prices, which have fallen sharply ahead of Saturday’s Philadelphia concert.

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Ed Sheeran has announced that he will not be taking a cut from his earnings for tonight's show. Citing his concerns about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Hind Rajab, a prominent Palestinian activist, is expected to attend the event.

Meanwhile, Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, was spotted at Gillette Stadium earlier this week.

The event has also drawn attention from Free Palestine activists. Who have been vocal in their criticism of the decision to remove Macklemore from the tour. The controversy surrounding the event has sparked a wider debate about the role of artists and events in promoting social justice causes.