Charlotte Church criticizes Ed Sheeran after Macklemore’s removal
Charlotte ChurchSinger and performer
Two reports say Church criticized Sheeran at a September 20 Cardiff performance in connection with Macklemore’s removal from the U.S. leg of Sheeran’s tour.
“Ed Sheeran, we’re watching you.”
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Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” speech and removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour
At two Ed Sheeran concerts at MetLife Stadium, Macklemore called for a free Palestine, accused Israel of apartheid and genocide, and said criticism of Israel was not criticism of Jewish people. After venue objections, tour promoter Messina Touring Group said he would not perform the remaining U.S. Loop Tour dates. Critics characterized the performance as hostile or inappropriate; Macklemore defended it as a call for equal treatment.
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BBC Wales reports that Church made the remarks at her Pop Dungeon performance in Cardiff after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour. This source records a statement attributed to Church; no original recording was verified in this review.
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The Jewish Chronicle reports the same Cardiff performance and Church’s criticism of Sheeran in connection with Macklemore’s removal from the U.S. tour. This source records a statement attributed to Church; no original recording was verified in this review.
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BBC Wales and The Jewish Chronicle report that Church spoke during a Pop Dungeon performance in Cardiff after Macklemore had been removed from the U.S. leg of Ed Sheeran’s tour.
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Both reports say Church then led or rallied the audience in a “Free Palestine” chant. No original recording of the remarks was available to verify in this review.
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The reports attribute criticism of Sheeran’s handling of Macklemore’s removal to Church and quote her directing a warning toward him.
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