Macklemore Launches “Free Palestine” Tour: Dublin, Hozier & Kneecap

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Macklemore begins his “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin next month. According to the BBC, proceeds will go to organizations supporting Palestine.

The launch is a direct consequence of Macklemore’s controversy: The rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour the previous month after making “Free Palestine” statements during a performance.

You can therefore think of the tour as a counter-movement: No longer appearing as a guest on Sheeran’s stage, but performing on his own with a politically unequivocal cause. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Dublin opener is sold out; alongside Macklemore, Hozier and Kneecap as well as Sheeran’s backing band have been announced.

What the Tour Unites in Dublin

Music, politics and a pop-fueled comeback come together at the first concert. Macklemore is therefore not only performing with a local act: Alongside Hozier and Kneecap, Ed Sheeran’s backing band is also part of the lineup.

The two sources broadly agree. The BBC reports on the Dublin launch next month and the planned use of the proceeds; The Hollywood Reporter confirms the sold-out opener and names the participating musicians. However, the reports do not specify the exact share of proceeds or a particular charity.

Why Macklemore Was Removed from Sheeran’s Tour

The trigger was “Free Palestine” statements on stage. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Macklemore was subsequently removed from Sheeran’s tour last month.

The new tour therefore grew directly out of the dispute over his political performances. The BBC and The Hollywood Reporter describe the same connection: Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour and his subsequent concert debut in Dublin.

What You Should Know About the “Free Palestine” Tour

The Dublin opener is sold out. The tour is therefore not beginning on a small scale, but with a concert explicitly reported as sold out. The sources provide no details about further dates.

Even though the cause is political, within the context of the sources the tour takes an earlier public statement and presents it as a concert format. If you are interested in the announced performers, you should keep an eye on the Dublin date; the sources provide no further background or venues.

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