Ed Sheeran Cancels B-Stage Appearance at Philadelphia Concert Over Safety Concerns

Ed Sheeran told the audience at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia that a B-stage segment originally planned for his show was dropped because he was uncertain how the crowd would react and was concerned about objects being thrown. > "I didn't know what this audience would be like. I didn't know if I would have things thrown at me," he said, adding that he was afraid of what might happen if he stood in the middle of the field. The artist also expressed regret over disappointing fans and noted that he does not consider himself an activist musician, but recent controversy surrounding another performer’s pro-Palestine speech has placed him in a broader debate over freedom of expression. Security measures were in place throughout the concert, and the event proceeded without incident.