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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Ed Sheeran<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s music is being removed from an Irish radio station amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Macklemore<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s removal from his Loop Tour<\/em>.<\/p>\n Classic Hits Radio<\/strong> announced on Thursday<\/a> (September 17) that it will stop playing the 35-year-old \u201cShape of You\u201d singer\u2019s music \u201cfor the foreseeable future.\u201d<\/p>\n The decision comes after the station received feedback from listeners about the controversy, which began after Macklemore<\/strong> was removed from the remaining dates of Ed<\/strong>\u2018s tour<\/a> following his pro-Palestine statements during shows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.<\/p>\n Classic Hits Radio said the decision was made after hearing from listeners who expressed \u201cdisappointment and concern\u201d over the events surrounding the tour.<\/p>\n The station also pointed to Irish singer Aaron Rowe<\/strong> and Irish band Beoga<\/strong>\u2018s decisions to withdraw from Ed<\/strong>\u2018s tour in support of Macklemore.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have listened carefully to the reaction from our listeners over recent days. We also respect the decision taken by Irish artists Aaron Rowe<\/strong> and Beoga <\/strong>to step away from the tour on an issue about which they clearly feel very strongly,\u201d Classic Hits Radio Group Program Director Dave Kelly<\/strong> said in a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cOur decision to remove Ed Sheeran<\/strong>\u2018s music from the Classic Hits Radio playlist has been carefully considered. It is not intended as a personal judgement on Ed Sheeran<\/strong>, and we acknowledge his own explanation of the circumstances surrounding recent events,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n The station said Ed<\/strong>\u2018s music will remain off its playlist \u201cfor the foreseeable future,\u201d though the decision will remain under review.<\/p>\n Macklemore<\/strong> was removed from his remaining Loop Tour<\/em> dates after multiple venues reportedly objected to him remaining on the lineup following his pro-Palestine comments during Ed<\/strong>\u2018s New Jersey concerts.<\/p>\n After his removal, Macklemore<\/strong> spoke out and revealed<\/a> details about private conversations he had with Ed<\/strong>. He also claimed that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft<\/strong><\/a>, whose company owns Gillette Stadium, had objected to him performing at the venue and alleged that other stadium owners had also threatened to pull Ed<\/strong>\u2018s shows.<\/p>\n Robert<\/strong> later confirmed<\/a> that he did not want Macklemore<\/strong> performing at Gillette Stadium, though he did not address the claim that he had rallied other venue owners.<\/p>\n Ed<\/strong> subsequently broke his silence<\/a> and said the decision to remove Macklemore<\/strong> was not his. He said he had spent days speaking with venues in an attempt to find a solution before the tour promoter ultimately made the decision.<\/p>\n The controversy continued when Finneas<\/strong>, Aaron Rowe<\/strong>, Lukas Graham<\/strong> and Beoga<\/strong> all withdrew from the remaining tour dates<\/a> in support of Macklemore<\/strong> and Palestine.<\/p>\n The latest developments have also resulted in millions of dollars being pledged toward humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n Macklemore<\/strong> announced that he is donating his entire $1 million<\/a> in net earnings from Ed<\/strong>\u2018s tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians. He also publicly invited Robert <\/strong>to match his donation.<\/p>\n Robert<\/strong> then revealed that Ed<\/strong> had already called him<\/a> before Macklemore<\/strong>\u2018s public challenge and asked him to match a planned $2 million donation for humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n Robert<\/strong> subsequently announced that he would also commit $2 million. He said Ed <\/strong>planned to contact other venue owners in an effort to raise additional money.<\/p>\n Posted To:Ed Sheeran<\/a> Macklemore<\/a> Music<\/a> Palestine<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhy is an Irish radio station removing Ed Sheeran\u2019s music?<\/h3>\n
What has Ed Sheeran said about the Macklemore controversy?<\/h3>\n
Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Robert Kraft have announced major donations<\/h3>\n