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Macklemore announces European “Free Palestine” tour

In brief

Macklemore announced a three-show European tour named “Free Palestine,” with concerts in Dublin on October 26, Paris on October 29 and London on October 30. All ticket proceeds will be donated to charity to support Palestinians. The announcement follows his removal as an opening act from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour.

Summary written by HeraldLoop from 14 sources · updated 22h ago

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  1. 24 Sept, 14:29Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour · Pitchfork
  2. 24 Sept, 14:32Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine Tour' After Being Fired From Ed Sheeran Gigs · TMZ
  3. 24 Sept, 14:55Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With All Ticket Sales Being Donated to Charity · Variety
  4. 24 Sept, 15:20Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour: ‘Being Apolitical During a Genocide Doesn’t Work Anymore’ · Billboard
  5. 24 Sept, 16:23Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour After Ed Sheeran Fallout: “Being Apolitical During a Genocide Doesn’t Work Anymore” · The Hollywood Reporter
  6. 24 Sept, 17:55Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout · BBC
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How outlets framed it

Macklemore8 sources
0% favorable (0)75% neutral (6)25% critical (2)

critical: Variety, TMZ.

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Ed Sheeran5 sources
0% favorable (0)60% neutral (3)40% critical (2)

critical: Euronews, Sky News.

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Chronological coverage

  1. Today
  2. Latest9h ago

    Macklemore announces new tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations in wake of Ed Sheeran controversy

    The US rapper, who was 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 next month. A North American run is to be announced.

    critical toward Ed Sheeran
    EuronewsEuronews
  3. Yesterday
  4. Follow-up24 Sept, 19:22

    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 JazeeraAl Jazeera
  5. Follow-up24 Sept, 18:43

    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 HillThe Hill•Caroline Jaime
  6. Follow-up24 Sept, 18:26

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

    GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review
  7. Follow-up24 Sept, 17:55

    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.

    BBCBBC
  8. Follow-up24 Sept, 16:30

    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 […]

    DeadlineDeadline•Greg Evans
  9. Follow-up24 Sept, 16:23

    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 ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter•Ethan Millman
  10. Follow-up24 Sept, 16:05

    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 GuardianThe Guardian•Laura Snapes
  11. Follow-up24 Sept, 15:53

    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 StoneRolling Stone•Kory Grow
  12. Follow-up24 Sept, 15:48

    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.

    critical toward Ed Sheeran
    Sky NewsSky News
  13. Follow-up24 Sept, 15:20

    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.

    BillboardBillboard•Hannah Dailey
  14. Follow-up24 Sept, 14:55

    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 […]

    critical toward Macklemore
    VarietyVariety•Zack Sharf
  15. Follow-up24 Sept, 14:32

    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…

    critical toward Macklemore
    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  16. First seen24 Sept, 14:29

    Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour

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

    PitchforkPitchfork•Alex Suskind