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Macklemore announces three Free Palestine tour shows
The rapper’s new benefit tour follows his removal from Ed Sheeran’s US dates.
What happened
Macklemore announced a Free Palestine Tour after he was removed as an opening act from Ed Sheeran’s US tour following pro-Palestinian comments onstage. He said the new concerts’ proceeds will go to organisations supporting Palestinians. Three European shows are scheduled for late October, with US dates and additional artists to follow.
Numbers
- 3 showsFirst European concerts announced
- All proceedsGoing to Palestinian-supporting organisations
- 26–30 OctDates for Dublin, Paris, London
Questions
- Where will the first concerts take place?
- The announced European run starts in Dublin, then moves to Paris and London; further United States dates remain unannounced.
- Who removed him from Sheeran’s tour?
- Sheeran said the US promoter made the decision after venues objected, while he had sought a solution with them.
- What did Sheeran say about Gaza?
- He called the situation in Gaza unjustifiable and said he wanted concerts focused on unity rather than divisive politics.
- What else followed Macklemore’s removal?
- Other supporting acts left Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore’s removal, extending the dispute beyond the original opening slot.
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Support and opposition
Who supports this, and why
Tour supporters — Performing for Palestinian causes can direct concert proceeds and public attention toward organisations supporting Palestinians.