Palestine Benefit Tour
Macklemore announces European Free Palestine tour following removal from Ed Sheeran lineup.
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The shows are scheduled for Dublin’s 3Arena on October 26, Paris’s Accor Arena on October 29, and London’s OVO Arena Wembley on October 30.
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The named beneficiaries include Anera, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Taawon, HEAL Palestine, Palestinian Youth Movement, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Middle East Children’s Alliance, the Institute for Middle East Understanding, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and UNRWA USA.
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Macklemore said he would donate $1 million in net earnings from his Sheeran tour to organizations supporting Palestinians.
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For the Dublin show, tickets were due to go on sale through Ticketmaster at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with an MCD presale starting Tuesday; listed prices began at €67.65 before a 12.5% per-ticket service charge.
Rapper Macklemore announced a three-show 'Free Palestine' tour across Europe in late October after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. stadium tour. Rolling Stone reported the dates come to Dublin on October 26, Paris on October 29, and London on October 30, with all proceeds supporting Palestinian aid organizations. The move follows indy100's reporting that Macklemore was removed from the Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine remarks made on stage at MetLife Stadium.
The Fader noted the announcement reflects broader momentum around Palestinian liberation. Macklemore previously pledged to donate $1 million in net earnings from the Sheeran tour to Palestinian support groups, and he will perform at Red Rocks in Colorado on October 22 as well.
Macklemore Dropped From Sheeran Tour Over Pro-Palestine Stance
Macklemore performed at MetLife Stadium as Ed Sheeran's opening act when he made pro-Palestinian remarks that triggered backlash. That Grape Juice reported the promoter cited venue objections and removed him from the remaining U.S. tour dates. Sheeran stated the removal was the promoter's call, not his own. Several other performers withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore following the controversy.
Three European Dates With Beneficiary List Announced
The tour stops are at Dublin's 3Arena on October 26, Paris's Accor Arena on October 29, and London's OVO Arena Wembley on October 30. LADbible reported Dublin tickets went on sale through Ticketmaster starting at €67.65 before a 12.5% per-ticket service charge. Additional performers and more tour dates may be announced soon.
Macklemore named 11 beneficiary organizations including Anera, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Taawon, HEAL Palestine, Palestinian Youth Movement, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Middle East Children's Alliance, the Institute for Middle East Understanding, Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and UNRWA USA.
Ticket Market Reactions Mixed Across Venues
Resale prices for Ed Sheeran's Massachusetts shows fell roughly 14 to 15 percent after Macklemore's removal. By contrast, Red Rocks ticket listings rose in value, though prices near upcoming concerts can shift based on demand timing and date proximity.
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