LifestyleCNBCMacklemore ticket prices rise amid Ed Sheeran tour fallout
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestine comments onstage, and has since announced he will donate his $1 million in tour earnings to Palestinian aid.
Ticket prices are rising for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestine comments.
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after stadium owners threatened to cancel shows following his pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium.
All four of Sheeran's other supporting acts, including Finneas and Lukas Graham, said they would also leave the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.
Resale prices for Macklemore's October Red Rocks show jumped 45% in three days, while ticket resales for Sheeran's remaining dates have also picked up pace.
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