Ed Sheeran concerts in the US canceled due to bad weather — Anadolu Agency

Two concerts by singer Ed Sheeran, scheduled for this weekend at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, US, have been canceled due to expected bad weather. As Anadolu Agency reports, citing TMZ, the stadium and tour management decided to cancel the Friday and Saturday performances.

Heavy rain and wind forecast

According to TMZ, a powerful nor'easter storm is approaching the New England region and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. Ticket holders for the canceled concerts will receive refunds.

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Dispute surrounding Macklemore

The concert cancellations came amid a dispute over the removal of American rapper Macklemore from Sheeran's tour lineup following his statements in support of Palestine. During his opening performances for Sheeran's concerts on September 4 and 5 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the rapper said “Free Palestine” and performed the protest song Hind’s Hall.

New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft opposed Macklemore performing at the venue following these statements. Macklemore wrote on Instagram that Sheeran, whom he called a friend of 13 years, informed him of an alleged boycott organized by Kraft among other stadium owners if the rapper was not removed from the lineup. Sheeran said the decision was made by concert venues and promoters, not by him.