Macklemore Launches Sold-Out Free Palestine Tour in Dublin With Hozier, Kneecap and Ed Sheeran’s Backing Band
DUBLIN, Ireland — US rapper Macklemore on Monday, Oct. 26, launched his new “Free Palestine Tour” in Dublin after being dropped as a supporting act by British pop star Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian comments. Standing in lines outside the venue for the first show in the Irish capital, which promoters said had sold out, excited fans praised the 43-year-old’s stance. “Macklemore’s support for Palestine is huge. He’s stood up and he’s put himself on the line instead of taking the easy way out,” sa
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Eritrea Profile (ER): Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
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The Reporter (BZ): The event comes after the rapper was removed from Sheeran's tour last month for making "free Palestine" statements onstage.
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Inquirer.net (PH): DUBLIN, Ireland — US rapper Macklemore on Monday, Oct. 26, launched his new “Free Palestine Tour” in Dublin after being dropped as a support
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