Ed Sheeran's opening acts drop out of tour in protest
NBC News
Last updated: September 16, 2026
Two opening acts for Ed Sheeran's current tour, Years & Years and Maisie Peters, have withdrawn their participation. This decision stems from a disagreement regarding contractual terms presented to them by Ed Sheeran's management. The dispute centers on alleged last-minute changes to the touring agreement.
- British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour has seen its supporting artists, Years & Years and Maisie Peters, withdraw from their scheduled performances. The artists cited dissatisfaction with recently presented contractual terms as the reason for their departure. These terms reportedly differed significantly from what was initially agreed upon. The artists expressed that the new contract was presented with insufficient notice, leaving them little time to negotiate or accept the revised conditions. This situation has led to an abrupt end to their involvement in the tour. The withdrawal raises questions about standard practices in tour collaborations and the negotiation process between artists and their management. The decision was made public by both artists through social media statements, indicating a unified front in their protest.
