Watch: Fans cheer as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show

Ed Sheeran addressed the crowd after Macklemore was removed from the lineup following pro‑Palestinian comments made on stage this month, acknowledging that he had made mistakes. Earlier, pro‑Palestinian protesters had gathered near the venue to express solidarity with the rapper. The British singer’s backing band and opening acts boycotted the performance, leaving Sheeran alone on stage to speak to the audience. He said, "I person tried successful my vocation not to beryllium a governmental commentator of immoderate kind, due to the fact that I privation my euphony and shows to beryllium astur unity, not division," Sheeran said. "But this is simply a humanitarian issue, and I cannot fell however I consciousness astur it anymore." BBC correspondent Carl Nasman was present at the concert.