Ed Sheeran

"Ipswich! 9am tomorrow at the waterfront, see you there x."

"special vinyl that he could not find anywhere online"

"Every child should have the opportunity to learn and take part in music, and we're continuing our work to help make that a reality."

"I have at no point had physical possession or practical control of the vehicle."

"Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, it was not mine."

"I would never let down the fans who had made plans."

"the decision to remove Macklemore was made by his tour promoter, not him."

"I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine."

"If you knew me as a person, and listened to my music, you would be able to make a pretty educated guess that he would be the kind of person I really dig."

"I respect Macklemore's strength of purpose to stand up and shout for what he believes."

"I never wanted to be an activist musician, but this has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about free speech and the most complex political issue on the planet."

"My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone."

"What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate."

"I have tried in my career not to be a political commentator of any kind, because I want my music and shows to be about unity, not division. But this is a humanitarian issue, and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore."

"Israel's treatment of Gazans is unjustifiable."

"I never wanted to be an activist musician, but this has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about free speech and the most complex political issue on the planet."

"I have made mistakes handling the fallout."

"I had to take and make difficult decisions - and I am making mistakes - and I'm so, so sorry."