Ed Sheeran’s Band Aid 2024 Rejection

Sheeran wishes he wasn't on the new Band Aid song
The pop star says he would have refused permission, as his understanding of Western aid has changed.
Ed Sheeran criticises Band Aid for using his vocals without permission on 40th anniversary mix
Ed Sheeran referenced a post by Ghanaian-English artist Fuse ODG who said Band Aid "perpetuates damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth". | ITV National News
Ed Sheeran’s Band Aid 2024 Rejection: Lessons In Reclaiming Narratives
Ed Sheeran's Band Aid stance highlights a shift in leadership: reject performative gestures, empower autonomy, and amplify unheard voices for real impact and relevance.
Surprise reason Ed Sheeran doesn’t want vocals used on new version of Band Aid’s charity single
ED Sheeran says he would have stopped his vocals being used on a new version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? over fears the charity hit reinforces African stereotypes. The Shape of You
Ed Sheeran rejects use of his vocals in new band aid release
Ed Sheeran disappointed after his vocals were included in the 40th-anniversary of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ without his permission.
Ed Sheeran hits out at Band Aid and reveals his vocals used without permission
A new 40th anniversary mix of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? will see the young and old voices of the charity single's artists come together to create an "ultimate" version
Ed Sheeran Claims Band Aid Is Using His Vocals Without Permission on New Mix: 'I Would Have Respectfully Declined'
The 40th anniversary "ultimate mix" will feature performances from different versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Ed Sheeran Says Band Aid Is Using His Voice Without Permission on New Mix
The 40th anniversary mix will feature performances from the various versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Ed Sheeran Would Have Said No to Being on Band Aid Reboot
Band Aid has announced it has put together a new version of the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for its 40th anniversary, incorporating vocals from the updates that have been released every 10 years.
“I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals”: Ed Sheeran didn’t want to be on Band Aid
The new re-mixed version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? isn’t even out until next week, but it’s already run into trouble. The new track, which mixes elements of the original, the 2004 and the most recent 2014 versions was announced last week.
Ed Sheeran ‘Would Have Declined' Vocals From 2014 Being Used on Band Aid 40 - But He Wasn't Asked
"A decade on and my understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed," he said, referencing criticisms of the way Africa is portrayed in the charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Ed Sheeran shares Fuse ODG’s statement accusing Band Aid of ‘dehumanising Africans’
Sharing a separate statement by Ghanaian-British star Fuse ODG, the singer-songwriter said his understanding of the narrative ...
What is Band Aid 40? The charity Christmas single that's causing controversy
What is Band Aid 40? The charity Christmas single that's causing controversy - Musicians are distancing themselves from the ...
Musician FUSE ODG tells BBC not to release documentary celebrating Band Aid
Ed Sheeran says his “permission” to use his vocals in the 40th-anniversary mix of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? was ...