Macklemore Announces Sold-Out Free Palestine Shows in Europe
The Seattle rapper said tickets for his three-city Free Palestine tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out quickly, and he plans to use the concerts to raise funds for Palestinian causes.
Macklemore announced on social media that all three dates of his Free Palestine tour in Dublin, Paris and London have sold out. The shows, scheduled for Oct. 26 in Dublin, Oct. 29 in Paris and Oct. 30 in London, are intended to raise money for organizations supporting the Palestinian people.
"I’m honestly blown away," the rapper wrote, adding that the concerts were organized quickly to demonstrate how musicians can stand in solidarity with Palestine and use the stage for collective action.
He thanked fans in each city for their support and said additional line-ups would be announced soon. Macklemore previously addressed a crowd at MetLife Stadium, stating his aim was to make the phrase “Free Palestine” heard loudly, and noted that his remarks prompted both cheers and walkouts.
The artist also claimed he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour after pressure from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who said the decision was based on Macklemore’s recent actions and alleged antisemitic content. Sheeran continued his tour without support acts after several openers withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore.
Macklemore said he is reaching out to other artists who have used their platforms to support the Palestinian cause, though he did not name any collaborators while details are being finalized. All proceeds from the European shows will go to groups assisting the Palestinian movement.