Sheeran wishes he wasn't on new Band Aid song

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 & 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?
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. The singers are backed by a house band that includes Paul McCartney,
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 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 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
Sheeran wishes he wasn't on the new Band Aid song
“My approval wasn’t sought on this new Band Aid 40 release," Sheeran said. "Had I had the choice I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals." He continued: “A decade on and my understanding of the narrative associated with this has ...
Band Aid 40 announces Do They Know It's Christmas? 2024 Ultimate Mix
Band Aid is back! To celebrate 40 years since 'the song that changed the world,' Sir Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn announce Band Aid 40, which will bring together three decades of Do They Know It's Christmas?
Ed Sheeran criticizes Band Aid 40 for using his vocals without permission
Ed Sheeran says he didn’t approve the use of his vocals in Band Aid 40’s mix, expressing his concerns over it.
“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.
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 ...
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 ...