Commenters debate artist accountability and tour logistics
3 Sep 21 10:06 AM · 2d ago · 7 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 4
Responses split between those viewing Sheeran as a coward for abandoning Macklemore and those noting the contractual complexity of major tours, where cancellations threaten hundreds of jobs and incur legal liability.
“People don't understand how major tours work. They are massive logistical challenges with contracts covering everything down to the catering.”
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Ed Sheeran Recording artist and tour headlinerMacklemore Supporting act and rapper
Robert Kraft Venue owner and organizer of pressure campaignMarina Purkiss Bluesky commentator
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If you're a Patriots fan, just give up your season tickets and don't support those spineless Owners. The same goes to others that are following the same pathetic boycott.
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Sometimes ppl need a wake-up call...I'm sure this was his. When you stay silent, you are compliant with the bad guys (this time Netanyahu/Israel). Younger gens like Ed need to imprint this in their brains.
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If Ed was non political as he maintains, he should have simply stood by his colleague, because he gave way to the pressure, that was an act of compliance and therefore political
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I think we have much bigger fish to fry right now. Sheeran has a right to want to focus on his music, not politics. You may not agree with him, but he has that right.
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People don’t understand how major tours work. They are massive logistical challenges with contracts covering everything down to the catering. Ed can’t just stop for any reason without being sued down to the nub. Nevermind all the employment lost. The only ones coming out ahead are the lawyers
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All he had to do was cancel the shows in solidarity with his friend Take a break and move on to the next venue Wouldn’t have had to say a word
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Love Marina, straight to the heart of the matter.
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