| Ed Sheeran 22:48 - Sep 14 with 10008 views | BlueNomad |
Shame he hasn’t made a stand in support of his friend Macklemore.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/art [Post edited 14 Sep 22:49]
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| Ed Sheeran on 20:33 - Sep 15 with 597 views | mellowblue |
| Ed Sheeran on 17:41 - Sep 15 by Libero |
I think that’s deflection. Sheeran holds the power in this situation, not the promoter and not the venue. |
I'm sure Ed has leverage, but if the multi-claused contract is between Macklemore and the promoter and the promoter cancels said contract, not much Ed can do. |  | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:37 - Sep 15 with 591 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Ed Sheeran on 19:55 - Sep 15 by Churchman |
I don’t take to much interest on what celebs have to say on stuff tbh. Musicians musician, actors act, footballers boot a ball about etc. Their views on political matters are not something I engage or am interested in, so my view on Ms Parton is based on the documentary on her and stuff like the attached.
https://www.bbc.com/news/artic
I’ve no doubt certain people will tear it apart. |
Very vocal on LGTQ issues. Same sex marriage anti transgender laws etc etc. And she still managed to do pretty well for herself.
Proof that you can stand up for what’s right and do the music bit as well. |  |
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| Ed Sheeran on 20:39 - Sep 15 with 582 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:37 - Sep 15 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
Very vocal on LGTQ issues. Same sex marriage anti transgender laws etc etc. And she still managed to do pretty well for herself.
Proof that you can stand up for what’s right and do the music bit as well. |
Spent millions upon millions over years and years, ensuring kids had access to books too- she really was the absolute opposite of Sheeran. |  | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:41 - Sep 15 with 572 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:33 - Sep 15 by mellowblue |
I'm sure Ed has leverage, but if the multi-claused contract is between Macklemore and the promoter and the promoter cancels said contract, not much Ed can do. |
That’s a simplification and doesn’t take into account that he has quite a bit more than ‘leverage’ at his disposal, but fair enough- [Post edited 15 Sep 20:41]
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| Ed Sheeran on 20:43 - Sep 15 with 561 views | MattinLondon |
| Ed Sheeran on 17:36 - Sep 15 by Libero |
Statement was b0llocks- still trying to claim to be apolitical, despite there being plenty of examples of him being political in other situations.
Surprised he said anything tbh, but the damage to his reputation has been pretty substantial. |
Just because he’s been political on other issues it does not mean that he needs to take a position on everything.
And there’s been no damage to his reputation- his fans will still continue to buy tickets to his massive sold-out gigs. |  | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:48 - Sep 15 with 547 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:43 - Sep 15 by MattinLondon |
Just because he’s been political on other issues it does not mean that he needs to take a position on everything.
And there’s been no damage to his reputation- his fans will still continue to buy tickets to his massive sold-out gigs. |
No, mate - it just means that if you take a public political stance on multiple issues, over multiple years - you can’t really claim to be apolitical without some w@nker like me, pointing out that you are infact *not* apolitical at all.
Crazy you think there’s been no damage to his public reputation. [Post edited 15 Sep 20:55]
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| Ed Sheeran on 20:57 - Sep 15 with 499 views | mellowblue |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:41 - Sep 15 by Libero |
That’s a simplification and doesn’t take into account that he has quite a bit more than ‘leverage’ at his disposal, but fair enough- [Post edited 15 Sep 20:41]
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Possibly. I suppose the acid test is whether Sheeran having completed the tour stays with the same promotor next time he tours the US. | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:00 - Sep 15 with 481 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:57 - Sep 15 by mellowblue |
Possibly. I suppose the acid test is whether Sheeran having completed the tour stays with the same promotor next time he tours the US. |
I’m not so sure about that, the options for shows of the size he does are limited - that being said, I’m sure if he thinks it’ll play well publicly he will yeet them.
In reality, the damage is done with the people who thought better of him, the ones who aren’t arsed will just carry on enjoying his offerings regardless. | | | |
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| Ed Sheeran on 21:02 - Sep 15 with 450 views | J2BLUE |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:48 - Sep 15 by Libero |
No, mate - it just means that if you take a public political stance on multiple issues, over multiple years - you can’t really claim to be apolitical without some w@nker like me, pointing out that you are infact *not* apolitical at all.
Crazy you think there’s been no damage to his public reputation. [Post edited 15 Sep 20:55]
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No one will remember in a couple of weeks.
See the Farage incident. People lost their minds claiming we were now Reform's club and yet I only ever hear about it on here... [Post edited 15 Sep 21:12]
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| Ed Sheeran on 21:02 - Sep 15 with 469 views | MattinLondon |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:48 - Sep 15 by Libero |
No, mate - it just means that if you take a public political stance on multiple issues, over multiple years - you can’t really claim to be apolitical without some w@nker like me, pointing out that you are infact *not* apolitical at all.
Crazy you think there’s been no damage to his public reputation. [Post edited 15 Sep 20:55]
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His shows will still sell-out, his albums will still sell in the millions and his merchandise will bring him millions of pounds. The vast majority of his fans won’t care about this. | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:12 - Sep 15 with 441 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:02 - Sep 15 by MattinLondon |
His shows will still sell-out, his albums will still sell in the millions and his merchandise will bring him millions of pounds. The vast majority of his fans won’t care about this. |
Sure, but his public reputation has been damaged by this. Some things are more important than money. | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:13 - Sep 15 with 434 views | StokieBlue |
| Ed Sheeran on 17:51 - Sep 15 by witchdoctor |
but it’s ok for him to call Ed that?..rightyho..dunno what he gets with posting on here..the bloke just comes on here spouting hatred and bile and I can just imagine him pounding his keyboard with steam coming out of his lugholes… |
Anything to say about your mate Benters posting? Happy to have a pop at others whilst ignoring his racist and sexist posts.
He's had 3 posts deleted by admin today.
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| Ed Sheeran on 21:14 - Sep 15 with 426 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:13 - Sep 15 by StokieBlue |
Anything to say about your mate Benters posting? Happy to have a pop at others whilst ignoring his racist and sexist posts.
He's had 3 posts deleted by admin today.
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Weird, because I’ve had *counts on fingers* - oh, none! | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:15 - Sep 15 with 396 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Ed Sheeran on 20:41 - Sep 15 by Libero |
That’s a simplification and doesn’t take into account that he has quite a bit more than ‘leverage’ at his disposal, but fair enough- [Post edited 15 Sep 20:41]
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Hilarious that you accuse someone else of simplification when your previous post was exactly that. |  |
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| Ed Sheeran on 21:24 - Sep 15 with 391 views | mellowblue |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:00 - Sep 15 by Libero |
I’m not so sure about that, the options for shows of the size he does are limited - that being said, I’m sure if he thinks it’ll play well publicly he will yeet them.
In reality, the damage is done with the people who thought better of him, the ones who aren’t arsed will just carry on enjoying his offerings regardless. |
I am afraid that people have short memories or don't care anyway. Would the principled, politically aware, members of the US intelligentsia be Sheeran fans anyway. Somehow I doubt it. | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:33 - Sep 15 with 358 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:24 - Sep 15 by mellowblue |
I am afraid that people have short memories or don't care anyway. Would the principled, politically aware, members of the US intelligentsia be Sheeran fans anyway. Somehow I doubt it. |
I’ve just seen that Lukas Graham, FINNEAS, and Aaron Rowe have officially all withdrawn as opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s tour after his decision to remove Macklemore.
“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed” say’s FINNEAS (no word from Ferb, as of yet…) | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:36 - Sep 15 with 344 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:02 - Sep 15 by MattinLondon |
His shows will still sell-out, his albums will still sell in the millions and his merchandise will bring him millions of pounds. The vast majority of his fans won’t care about this. |
I dunno, he’s down to 47m followers on Insta now - he’s fading into obscurity. | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:39 - Sep 15 with 322 views | J2BLUE |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:33 - Sep 15 by Libero |
I’ve just seen that Lukas Graham, FINNEAS, and Aaron Rowe have officially all withdrawn as opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s tour after his decision to remove Macklemore.
“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed” say’s FINNEAS (no word from Ferb, as of yet…) |
I wonder if they wanted to or whether they just felt they had no choice to bow to the social media mob. | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:41 - Sep 15 with 325 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:36 - Sep 15 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
I dunno, he’s down to 47m followers on Insta now - he’s fading into obscurity. |
Funny you mention Instagram, it was pointed out to me by a work colleague
(at the time of chatting) Sheeran’s “it’s important I set out some facts” post had 300k likes, compared to the multiple millions on Macklemore’s-
but, notably, there’s a higher than usual number of bot likes on Sheeran’s and he’s had to restrict comments not only on the post in question, but a few before…
When you check back for the last post without restricted comments, it’s full of people supporting Palestine, including a number of notable actors and musicians. [Post edited 15 Sep 21:52]
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| Ed Sheeran on 21:42 - Sep 15 with 303 views | J2BLUE |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:41 - Sep 15 by Libero |
Funny you mention Instagram, it was pointed out to me by a work colleague
(at the time of chatting) Sheeran’s “it’s important I set out some facts” post had 300k likes, compared to the multiple millions on Macklemore’s-
but, notably, there’s a higher than usual number of bot likes on Sheeran’s and he’s had to restrict comments not only on the post in question, but a few before…
When you check back for the last post without restricted comments, it’s full of people supporting Palestine, including a number of notable actors and musicians. [Post edited 15 Sep 21:52]
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I heard he bought all his own records as well and likes to pull the legs off grasshoppers at weekends... | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:43 - Sep 15 with 311 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:33 - Sep 15 by Libero |
I’ve just seen that Lukas Graham, FINNEAS, and Aaron Rowe have officially all withdrawn as opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s tour after his decision to remove Macklemore.
“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed” say’s FINNEAS (no word from Ferb, as of yet…) |
@beogamusic - Sheeran’s backing band have also withdrawn. They actually are Irish, so makes sense… | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:47 - Sep 15 with 286 views | baxterbasics |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:33 - Sep 15 by Libero |
I’ve just seen that Lukas Graham, FINNEAS, and Aaron Rowe have officially all withdrawn as opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s tour after his decision to remove Macklemore.
“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed” say’s FINNEAS (no word from Ferb, as of yet…) |
Except it wasn't Ed's decision, as previously explained. |  |
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| Ed Sheeran on 21:49 - Sep 15 with 271 views | Libero |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:47 - Sep 15 by baxterbasics |
Except it wasn't Ed's decision, as previously explained. |
Poor powerless Ed Sheeran, nothing he could do! 😂🌝 | | | |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:50 - Sep 15 with 259 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:47 - Sep 15 by baxterbasics |
Except it wasn't Ed's decision, as previously explained. |
Don't piss on his parade. This is the most enjoyment he's had for a while. |  |
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| Ed Sheeran on 21:52 - Sep 15 with 259 views | mellowblue |
| Ed Sheeran on 21:33 - Sep 15 by Libero |
I’ve just seen that Lukas Graham, FINNEAS, and Aaron Rowe have officially all withdrawn as opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s tour after his decision to remove Macklemore.
“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed” say’s FINNEAS (no word from Ferb, as of yet…) |
that's interesting. Never heard of any of them, but that is my musical ignorance, at least it is a principled stand. Trouble is there will be plenty who will welcome the opportunity to tour with Ed, get the exposure, further their careers etc. | | | |
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