Ed Sheeran Shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium in Jeopardy Amid Macklemore Drama
Ed Sheeran's upcoming concerts at Gillette Stadium are at risk due to an approaching nor'easter storm, which has forced a pause in stage construction. Meanwhile, the venue faces additional pressure from the Massachusetts Attorney General regarding ticket refund disputes following the removal of opener Macklemore.
Why it matters
The situation illustrates the intersection of extreme weather logistics and consumer rights advocacy in the live entertainment industry.
Looks like Ed Sheeran will have to pull the plug on his two concerts at Robert Kraft's NFL stadium after all, but with all the controversy swirling around after Macklemore's firing ... it's actually Mother Nature forcing Ed's hand.
The singer was supposed to perform Friday and Saturday nights at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, but sources involved in production tell us stage construction's been paused because of a massive nor'easter storm bearing down on New England.
We're told the stage was partially assembled Thursday morning ... however, by Thursday evening we're told the crew was told to pause construction, while higher ups decided whether to begin tearing it down.
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