Macklemore announces European “Free Palestine” tour

US rapper Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout

Macklemore says 'being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work', promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.

Al Jazeera

Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour

Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestine statements at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The Hill•Caroline Jaime

Macklemore sets 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped from Ed Sheeran shows

Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout

Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

BBC

Macklemore Launches Free Palestine Tour; U.S. Dates To Be Announced

Macklemore is taking his show on the road without any help from Ed Sheeran: The rapper, who was dumped from the opening act slot on Sheeran’s tour after making a pro-Palestine speech from a New Jersey stage earlier this month, has announced the Free Palestine Tour with proceeds going toward charities “supporting the Palestinian people […]

Deadline•Greg Evans

Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour After Ed Sheeran Fallout: “Being Apolitical During a Genocide Doesn’t Work Anymore”

The rapper confirmed three dates in Dublin, Paris and London in October and said U.S. dates are on the way as well.

The Hollywood Reporter•Ethan Millman

Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations

The US rapper, removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London, with a North American run to be announced Macklemore has announced a “Free Palestine” tour, a series of live shows that will feature the US rapper performing alongside musicians and friends to raise funds for humanitarian causes in Palestine. The news comes after Macklemore (AKA Benjamin Haggerty) was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after he called for a “free Palestine” onstage and said he wanted the people of Gaza and “the occupied West Bank” to know “we have not forgotten about them”. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Laura Snapes

Macklemore Sets ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Now That His Schedule ‘Freed Up a Bit’

"What happened to me is bigger than one artist or one stage," rapper says of booking tour to raise funds for Palestinian people

Rolling Stone•Kory Grow

Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran controversy

Macklemore has announced a series of European concerts, called the Free Palestine Tour, after he was controversially dropped as Ed Sheeran's support act.

Sky News

Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour: ‘Being Apolitical During a Genocide Doesn’t Work Anymore’

The move comes after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's trek.

Billboard•Hannah Dailey

Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With All Ticket Sales Being Donated to Charity

Macklemore has announced the “Free Palestine” tour, with three shows set for Dublin (Oct. 26), Paris (Oct. 29) and London (Oct. 30). The news comes after the Grammy-winning rapper was infamously dropped as opener from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after making “Free Palestine” speeches while on stage at two concerts at MetLife Stadium in New […]

Variety•Zack Sharf

Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine Tour' After Being Fired From Ed Sheeran Gigs

Macklemore might be persona non grata in U.S. stadiums for saying "Free Palestine" ... but apparently a few places overseas don't have the same issue ... opening up their doors for his "Free Palestine Tour." The rapper announced the news on social…

TMZ•TMZ Staff

Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour

“As you all know, my schedule freed up a bit”

Pitchfork•Alex Suskind