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Macklemore Accuses U.S. Arenas of Rejecting Free Palestine Tour
Macklemore says nine U.S. arenas refused his pro-Palestine tour after learning it was a benefit for Palestine.
In brief
Macklemore says nine U.S. arenas refused his pro-Palestine tour after learning it was a benefit for Palestine. Macklemore accuses nine major U.S. arenas of canceling his Free Palestine benefit tour due to pro-Palestine messaging. Originally reported by Pitchfork.
Macklemore's Free Palestine Tour
Macklemore announced a benefit tour in Dublin, London, and Paris after being removed as Ed Sheeran’s opener.
U.S. Arenas Reject Tour
Macklemore accused nine U.S. venues of canceling his pro-Palestine tour after learning it was a benefit for Palestine.
Venues Named
Madison Square Garden, Prudential Center, Barclays Center, UBS Arena, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, Crypto.com Arena, Chase Center, and Climate Pledge Arena.
Macklemore's Statement
Macklemore said he received available dates through the end of the year but they were suddenly canceled after learning it was a pro-Palestine benefit tour.
Macklemore's Stance
Macklemore claims he has never experienced such rejection in over twenty years of touring and will continue to find spaces to perform.
Macklemore's Warning
Macklemore warned that he would rather lose all opportunities in the industry than protect business relationships with Israel over Palestinian human life.
Macklemore's Call to Action
Macklemore urged the public to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and a Free Palestine, saying the people will make their decision.
The short version
Macklemore accuses nine major U.S. arenas of canceling his Free Palestine benefit tour due to pro-Palestine messaging.
