Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts cancelled due to severe weather
The Massachusetts shows were part of a Loop tour already facing backlash over Macklemore's removal following his pro-Palestinian comments.
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Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, have been cancelled due to severe weather, adding further complications to a tour already embroiled in controversy, according to a report from The Guardian.
On Friday, Sheeran's tour promoter, Messina Touring, said in a statement: "Due to the severe weather warnings in place in Boston and across New England throughout the weekend and following consultation with local officials, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium."
The cancellations come amid a tour already facing backlash after the removal of rapper Macklemore from the lineup following his pro-Palestinian comments, a decision that drew criticism from multiple directions and placed additional scrutiny on the tour's handling of political controversy.
Weather-related cancellations for large outdoor stadium concerts are a recurring risk, particularly during periods of severe storm activity across the northeastern United States. Organizers typically prioritize safety for concertgoers, performers, and staff when deciding to cancel rather than proceed under hazardous conditions.
Details on rescheduled dates or refund arrangements for ticket holders were not specified in the promoter's statement as reported. The cancellation adds to a string of difficulties facing the tour this year.
Sources
- Ed Sheeran’s concerts in Massachusetts canceled due to severe weather — The Guardian — World
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