Macklemore's Ticket Prices Rise After Being Removed from Ed Sheeran Tour
Ticket prices for Macklemore’s upcoming concert at Red Rocks are rising sharply following his removal from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s tour. The rapper was dropped after making pro-Palestine comments during a performance earlier this month, prompting stadium owners to threaten show cancellations. As a result, demand for Macklemore's solo shows has surged, with cheapest ticket prices increasing by 45% in three days. Meanwhile, secondary market prices for the remaining Ed Sheeran concerts have slightly declined at nine of ten venues. TicketData founder Keith Pagello noted that such price drops are typical as show dates approach and may not be directly linked to Macklemore’s removal. However, there has been an uptick in ticket resales for Sheeran's shows since the controversy began. Ed Sheeran stated on Instagram that the decision was made by promoters, not himself, emphasizing his stance of keeping politics off stage due to a diverse audience including children.
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