Irish singer-songwriter.
Case
After Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks at MetLife, the tour promoter said upcoming venues would not allow him on the lineup and he would miss remaining U.S. dates. Macklemore attributed the outcome to venue pressure; Robert Kraft confirmed barring him from Gillette Stadium.
Role at the time: Irish singer-songwriter, a support act on the North American leg of the Loop Tour
Statement summary
Aaron Rowe announced he was withdrawing as a support act, praising Sheeran personally while saying he could not stand by while billionaires silenced voices speaking out over Palestine.
“Ed has been a friend to me and has changed my life, I could never thank him enough for this. But as Irish people we know all too well about genocide, forced famine, and violent occupation.”
Relative to Macklemore’s speech and removal, Rowe casts the removal as billionaires silencing rightful voices and withdraws in protest. His warmth toward Sheeran personally does not qualify that conclusion.
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
