Sheeran wishes he wasn't on new Band Aid song

Ed Sheeran & Band Aid 40 Controversy Explained
Ed Sheeran recently called out Band Aid for using his vocals without permission in their recent mix. Fans have now grown curious about the controversy between the singer and the charity supergroup. So,
Ed Sheeran Says Band Aid Is Using His Voice Without Permission on New Mix
Last week, supergroup Band Aid – organized by Sir Bob Geldof and Ultravox's Midge Ure – announced that they would be releasing an "ultimate mix" of festive charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?
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 says he didn't give Band Aid 40 permission to use his vocals
Ed Sheeran is one of the voices on the new "ultimate" Band Aid mix, alongside Sting, Boy George, Harry Styles, Rita Ora and the Sugababes.
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 reveals he never gave permission for his voice to be used on Band Aid 40
Last week, Band Aid announced that they will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their charity single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" with a new version featuring different eras of the track mixed together.
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: I wish I wasn’t on new Band Aid song
Ed Sheeran is unhappy his vocals have been used on a Band Aid 40th anniversary single, suggesting the initiative perpetuates “damaging stereotypes” of Africa. The singer performed on a 2014 version of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Ed Sheeran shares statement accusing Band Aid of ‘dehumanising Africans’
Ed Sheeran shares 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
Ed Sheeran hits out at Band Aid and claims his vocals were 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 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 ...
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Ed Sheeran ‘Would Have Declined’ Vocals From 2014 Being Used on Band Aid 40 — But He Wasn’t Asked
A decade ago, Ed Sheeran joined the British and Irish supergroup Band Aid to cover the charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” The 2014 iteration of the song — which originally premiered in ...
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“If I had the choice I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals”: Ed Sheeran says he didn’t want to be on new Band Aid record
The new track, which mixes elements of the original, the 2004 and the most recent 2014 versions was announced last week. But ...
Band Aid at 40: how the problematic Christmas hit changed the charity sector
In November 1984, BBC journalist Michael Buerk presented a series of dispatches from the small town of Korem in northern ...
All the Band Aid versions and their stars over 40 years
In November 2024, a 40th anniversary version was announced, starring the likes of Bono, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Robbie ...
Band Aid at 40: From Phil Collins' 'dad speech' to Status Quo locking Spandau Ballet in the toilets
Stuart Bruce, chief engineer of Do They Know It's Christmas, spills his secrets on the day when 40 of the world's biggest pop ...
The Band Aid single was brilliant – but its musical legacy is catastrophic
Forty years ago, Bob Geldof had an idea that arguably changed the world, and certainly changed the music world. It is such a ...