Macklemore has set his own headlining dates now that his schedule has “freed up a bit,” as he put it in on Instagram, following the fallout of his removal from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour for voicing support of the Palestinian people. The promoter for Sheeran’s tour removed Macklemore from Sheeran’s gigs earlier this month. In a statement at the time, Macklemore said that Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, had told Sheeran that he didn’t want Macklemore speaking out against Israel at the show.
Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore,” he continued. To use the stage for more than entertainment. To push back when the call for a Free Palestine is met with attempts to silence it.” Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” tour will open in Dublin on Oct. 26, followed by Paris on the 29th and London a day later.
U.S. dates will be announced in the future. Sheeran continued his tour without support acts on Saturday in Philadelphia, following every opener dropping off the bill in support of Macklemore. Honoring my commitment to my fans is also completely essential to who I am, and that is why I’m here tonight on my own and continuing my current tour.” Trending Stories Dolly Parton’s Estate Secures Restraining Order Against Nephew Over ‘Demands for Payment’ GOP Senator Ahead of Midterms: Furry Airline Pilots Are ‘Terrifying’ Beach Boys Abruptly Cancel September Comeback Shows Sean Combs' Ex-Staffers Find New Home Working With Usher Oct. 26 – Dublin @ 3ArenaOct. 29 – Paris @ Ancor ArenaOct. 30 – London @ OVO Arena Wembley
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