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

Ed Sheeran informed his fans that he had produced mistakes after Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage this month.

Key points

• "But this is a humanitarian issue, and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore." The BBC's Carl Nasman was at the concert.
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• Earlier, pro-Palestinian protesters had gathered near the stadium to express solidarity with Macklemore.
• The British singer's backing band and opening acts boycotted the event – leaving Sheeran alone on stage to address the crowd.

In practice, the British singer's backing band and opening acts boycotted the event – leaving Sheeran alone on stage to address the crowd.

"I have tried in my career not to be a political commentator of any kind, because I want my music and shows to be about unity, not division, " Sheeran remarked. "But this is a humanitarian issue, and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore." The BBC's Carl Nasman was at the concert. You are now after Israel & the Palestinians.

Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage. You are now after Music.

Taken together, the developments around watch: Fans cheer as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.