Ed Sheeran Tour Fallout: In Philadelphia, Sheeran is set to resume his tour after supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped following pro-Palestinian onstage remarks; a pro-Palestinian coalition plans to protest outside the show, with Sheeran yet to publicly explain how the changes will affect Saturday’s performance. British Hip-Hop Loss: MOBO-winning rapper Sway DaSafo (Derek Safo) has died aged 44 in Ghana; he was the first unsigned artist to win Best Hip-Hop Act at the 2005 MOBOs and later helped pave the way for a generation of UK Black artists. Live Music Round-Up (Gwent): A guide to where to catch live shows across Gwent this autumn highlights everything from Newport’s Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre to touring orchestral nights and comedy runs. Classical Spotlight: Hexham Abbey hosts a Barrios-inspired recital by Ian Watt, built around La Catedral and priced from £15. Community Jazz: A free jazz trail across six Abergavenny venues runs Sept 25–27 with an art workshop for children. Ticket Safety: Police Scotland urges fans to avoid buying concert tickets via social media and warns about fake sites, touts, and bank-transfer scams. Policy Watch: Labour is considering extending the “mansion tax” to homes worth over £1.5m, potentially doubling the number of affected properties.