Ed Sheeran's Boston shows cancelled as weather disrupts troubled tour
Two concerts at Gillette Stadium cancelled Friday and Saturday due to severe weather warnings in Massachusetts.
Ed Sheeran's performances at Boston's Gillette Stadium this weekend were cancelled because of severe weather warnings. Tour promoter Messina Touring said safety of fans and staff was the reason.
The cancellation extends setbacks to the pop star's US Loop tour. The tour has been hurt by the removal of supporting artist Macklemore over his pro-Palestine statements.
All ticket holders will receive refunds.
- Friday and Saturday
- Shows cancelled
- Macklemore over Free Palestine statements
- Supporting artist removed
- Robert Kraft, US billionaire
- Stadium owner
Why it mattersFans lose a major show, though safety during severe weather is the right call. The tour's larger troubles show how political statements can damage major entertainment events.
AustraliaAustralian fans planning to travel to Boston concerts will have their tickets refunded; the tour drama is covered widely by local media.
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