Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine Tour' across UK and Europe
“Macklemore announced the tour today (September 24), with shows set to take place at Dublin’s 3Arena on October 26, Paris’ Accor Arena on October 29 and London’s…”
Macklemore has announced a ‘Free Palestine Tour’ across the UK and Europe, following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s US ‘Loop’ tour over his pro-Palestine comments. The rapper announced the tour today (September 24), with shows set to take place at Dublin’s 3Arena on October 26, Paris’ Accor Arena on October 29 and London’s OVO Arena Wembley the following night.
Macklemore said he is still finalising the line-ups but has spent the past week contacting “artists who have shown up and used their stages to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people, regardless of the consequences”. “Artists who understand that our platforms mean very little if we’re only willing to use them when it’s safe,” he added.
Further artist announcements are expected soon, while Macklemore said US dates will also follow. All proceeds from the concerts will benefit 12 organisations working in areas including medical care, humanitarian assistance, education, advocacy and community support for Palestinians.
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The organisations are Anera, Glia, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Taawon, HEAL Palestine, Palestinian Youth Movement, Middle East Children’s Alliance, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Institute for Middle East Understanding, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and UNRWA USA.Fans can sign up through Macklemore’s website for access to the artist pre-sale, which begins at 10am local time on Monday (September 28).
The general sale begins at 10am local time next Wednesday (September 30).
Written by Sheheryar Munawar
Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter
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