Some Ed Sheeran fans say they are excited to enjoy music and are not there for politics after Macklemore was dropped from the tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.
Concertgoers filing into Ed Sheeran's concert on Saturday night had mixed emotions about seeing him perform without opening acts or his support band, after Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian remarks. Nearby, protesters gathered to express support for the American rapper and urge Sheeran to address the controversy. BBC correspondent Carl Nasman speaks to both fans and protesters who have shown up for the event in Philadelphia.
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