Zach Bryan dons "Free Palestine" shirt at Gillette Stadium concert
Country singer Zach Bryan wore a shirt bearing a "Free Palestine" message during his sold-out show at Gillette Stadium, echoing recent controversies involving other artists and the venue owner.
Country singer Zach Bryan appeared on stage at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, wearing a black T-shirt with the words "FREE PALESTINE" in white 3-D lettering. The shirt also featured a pine-tree graphic and the phrase "AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN," a reference to a Revolutionary-era slogan linked to George Washington’s army, according to the National Park Service.
Several members of Bryan’s band also wore clothing with Palestinian symbols, including guitarist Noah Le Gros, who posted a photo in a green Palestine soccer jersey in front of Kraft Sports and Entertainment signage.
Bryan’s performance was part of a two-night engagement that concludes the "With Heaven on Tour" schedule. The appearance comes weeks after rapper Macklemore faced venue restrictions at MetLife Stadium after expressing support for Palestine during his opening set for Ed Sheeran’s tour.
Macklemore’s statements and visual displays related to the Gaza conflict prompted several NFL venue owners, including Gillette Stadium’s owner Robert Kraft, to threaten cancellation of shows featuring the artist. Kraft later said he would match a $2 million donation to Palestinian relief efforts, a commitment made in coordination with Sheeran.
The incidents highlight ongoing debates over political expression by performers at major sports and entertainment venues.