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Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” tour sells out immediately: The rapper's three-day tour includes stops in Dublin, Paris, and London, all scheduled for the ...
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A 'Free Palestine' banner was flown over Gillette Stadium during Sunday’s NFL game between the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders ... Show more
Musician Zach Bryan took to the stage wearing a “Free Palestine” shirt at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Friday ... Show more
Key FactsZach Bryan wears ‘Free Palestine’ at Gillette Stadium
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- Thirty-year-old Bryan wore a black T-shirt reading “Free Palestine” at Gillette Stadium on Friday night.
- The shirt also displayed a pine tree flag and “Appeal to heaven,” references to an American Revolutionary campaign.
- Guitarist Noah Le Gros wore a Palestine soccer jersey onstage and later posted a photograph in front of a Kraft Sports and Entertainment sign.
- Weeks earlier, Kraft barred Macklemore from performing there after pro-Palestine remarks during Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour.
What happened in Israel, and at the music festival on October 7th was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate.— Robert Kraft, in a statement addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Macklemore tour controversy
Macklemore’s 'Free Palestine' tour funds group that defended Hamas' Oct. 7 hostage-taking in Israel
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Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout: Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations ...
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Key FactsMacklemore announces ‘Free Palestine’ tour after Sheeran dispute
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The planned tour lists Dublin on 26 October, Paris on 29 October and London on 30 October.
- Macklemore said US dates would be added, with additional tickets going on sale next week.
- Sheeran said his promoter removed Macklemore from the Loop Tour on 14 September after pro-Palestinian onstage comments.
- Sheeran apologised to fans, called the situation in Gaza unjustifiable and disproportionate, and described it as a humanitarian issue.
When the billionaire class can decide which voices are allowed on stage and which ones are too dangerous to hear, everyone should be paying attention.— Macklemore (Benjamin Haggerty) onstage remarks about censorship and Palestinian liberation.
#TomMorello talks to Rolling Stone about the controversy surrounding #Macklemore 's removal from #EdSheeran 's stadium tour: "It's a distraction because ... Show more
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Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour has sold out. Click the link in the first comment for the full story ⬇️
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New Ed Sheeran tour openers revealed after Macklemore controversy: Ed Sheeran has found a couple of new opening acts for the United States leg of his Loop Tour ...
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Isaac Slade Opens for Ed Sheeran Tour After Macklemore Exit: Sheeran filled his opener slot for the first time since Macklemore and other supporting acts exited ...
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Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” tour with all proceeds going to benefit organizations supporting the Palestinian people and movement ... Show more
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Ed Sheeran Joined By First 'Special Guest' Since Opening Acts Dropped Out: Macklemore was removed from the Loop Tour following remarks that included "Free ...
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After rapper Macklemore was publicly ousted from the tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks, Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour confirmed a new opening lineup ... Show more
After Macklemore exit, Ed Sheeran has new openers for Loop Tour at Lucas Oil
After Macklemore exit, Ed Sheeran has new openers for Loop Tour at Lucas Oil
Jeremy Clarkson blasts Nadiya Hussain for saying Ed Sheeran cried 'white tears': Jeremy Clarkson has called out Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain for ...
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Macklemore says his newly announced “Free Palestine” tour sold out "immediately" after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour.
Comedian Rips Into Ed Sheeran: 'Red-Headed Puppet With A Hand Up His Ass': The “Chicken Shop Date” host didn’t hold back during her “SNL UK” monologue.
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How Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour went off the rails in 3 weeks: Sheeran says he "never wanted to be an activist musician." He and his tour are ensnared in chaos.
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Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine' Tour After Ed Sheeran Drama: All proceeds from Macklemore's "Free Palestine" tour will be donated to charity ...
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Ed Sheeran Shows at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium CANCELED Amid Macklemore Saga
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Key FactsTwo Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium cancelled
Sep 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Messina Touring said the cancellation covered Friday and Saturday’s shows because of potential safety impacts.
- Following consultation with local officials, the organiser said safety for fans, staff and everyone involved came first.
- Refunds are available at the point of purchase, while Ticketmaster customers will receive automatic refunds.
- All support acts withdrew after Macklemore was removed from the tour over comments about Gaza.
people.com Oct 06
Zach Bryan broke a new attendance record at Gillette Stadium wearing a “Free Palestine” T-shirt, just weeks after the venue’s owner Robert Kraft pushed ... Show more
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Why Macklemore Was Kicked Off the Ed Sheeran Tour: Music’s most consequential confrontation over Israel and Palestine has complicated the idea of the apolitical ...
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Ed Sheeran concerts cancelled becuase of bad weather : The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.
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Macklemore announces benefit tour after Ed Sheeran controversy: The US rapper, who was kicked off Ed Sheeran's US tour after expressing solidarity with ...
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Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout: Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations ...
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Macklemore is getting back on stage. Click the link in the first comment for the full story ⬇️
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Macklemore Is Going on a ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With Friends: Macklemore revealed today that he is embarking on a ‘Free Palestine’ tour with friends that have yet ...
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Macklemore announced the “Free Palestine Tour,” with shows in Dublin, Paris and London set for October.
It comes after the rapper was dropped from Ed ... Show more
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Radio Station Drops Ed Sheeran Songs For 'The Foreseeable Future': It follows his controversy with former opening act Macklemore.
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Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine Tour' After Being Dropped As Ed Sheeran's Support Act
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Ed Sheeran's Macklemore controversy response: PR pros weigh in: Ed Sheeran faced public backlash after Macklemore was removed from his tour over pro-Palestinian ...
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Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine Tour' With Dates in Paris, London, and Dublin
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#Macklemore ’s Free Palestine tour has sold out.
Just one day after tickets for his tour went on sale, the rapper, 43, revealed that every show had already sold out ... Show more
Macklemore sets Free Palestine tour after firing from Ed Sheeran tour: Macklemore reveals his Free Palestine tour, a week after he was dismissed from Ed ...
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Ed Sheeran ticket refunds available for Gillette concerts after Massachusetts attorney general steps in
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Macklemore Says Free Palestine Tour “Sold Out Immediately”: After Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over his pro-Palestine comments ...
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Ms. Rachel Challenges Wealthy White Celebs After Ed Sheeran Callout: “Ms Rachel has been a shining example of what it looks like to stand on business without ...
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From Ed Sheeran to the NFL, Gaza Debate Reaches Sports and Entertainment: From Macklemore to Azeez Al-Shaair, Gaza activism is reshaping sports and entertainment ...
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Ed Sheeran's Tour Controversy Proves The Apolitical Artist Is Dead: Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour has reignited a debate over whether celebrities ...
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Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Robert Kraft-owned Gillette Stadium canceled over weather concerns amid Macklemore drama
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Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations
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Macklemore launching ‘Free Palestine’ concert tour: It comes less than two weeks after the rapper was dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour
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US rapper Macklemore has announced the launch of his new ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour this month over his pro-Palestinian ... Show more
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Macklemore Sets ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Now That His Schedule ‘Freed Up a Bit’: Macklemore has set his own headlining dates now that his schedule has "freed ...
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Javier Bardem shares petition to remove Pink as UNICEF ambassador after Macklemore Palestine outrage
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Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' music tour after Ed Sheeran debacle: Macklemore announced that he and special guests will be traveling overseas for the ...
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Ed Sheeran’s controversial Gillette Stadium concerts canceled amid Macklemore fallout: report
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Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine Tour’ After Ed Sheeran Controversy
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Ed Sheeran Weekend Concerts Canceled Over Weather After Macklemore Fallout: The sudden cancellation was caused by a nor’easter bringing heavy rain and strong ...
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Paid articlePaywall Ed Sheeran Gillette Stadium Concerts Canceled: Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts have been canceled due to extreme weather after Robert Kraft had ...
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Ed Sheeran loses nearly half a million Instagram followers amid Macklemore drama: Ed Sheeran was embroiled in controversy after dropping Macklemore from his tour ...
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Ed Sheeran at Gillette: Will Kraft's move keep artists away? : Most music industry observers agree that profit, not politics, is king in the concert business.
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Ed Sheeran, Global Citizen and All Things Go canceled due to nor'easter: Ed Sheeran's concerts in Foxborough, Massachusetts, are canceled due to a weekend ...
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Fresh off his firing from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, Macklemore revealed his plans to headline a Free Palestine Tour, set to kickoff in Europe next month.
Nor’easter cancels Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium after controversy over Macklemore, Palestine
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OpinionMacklemore and the US Cultural Revolution for Palestine: The attempt to punish Macklemore ultimately placed Robert Kraft, Ed Sheeran, and the entertainment ...
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CBS Mornings : Macklemore is launching a “Free Palestine Tour” next month, after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour over his pro-Palestinian remarks on ... Show more
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Fighting antisemitism is now ‘silencing’: In the wake of Ed Sheeran ousting Macklemore from his tour, it’s quite strange to see the rapper framed as a victim ...
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Irish band The Script offered work to a couple of the band’s that left Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore after the rapper was dropped.The Script offers gig to support acts who left Ed Sheeran tour
After Macklemore's firing: Ed Sheeran loses all his opening acts in the U.S.: The controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore's exclusion from Ed Sheeran's current ...
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Key FactsMackemore’s Removal Prompts Support-Act Withdrawals From Sheeran Tour
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Macklemore was removed after two New Jersey shows, where he made pro-Palestinian statements.
- Robert Kraft confirmed blocking Macklemore from his venue, citing alleged hate speech and a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric.
- Sheeran said Messina Touring Group made the decision; the promoter cited multiple venues potentially refusing Macklemore.
- Sheeran defended avoiding politics because his concerts should provide a safe, neutral space for a diverse audience.
Money doesn’t give you the right to own the conversation. Nobody’s bank balance should decide who gets to speak or which suffering we’re allowed to acknowledge.— Lukas Forchhammer, lead singer of Lukas Graham, in a social media post.
Ed Sheeran: Israel’s treatment of Gazans ‘unjustifiable,’ apologizes for Macklemore controversy
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Key FactsEd Sheeran Calls Gaza Situation Unjustifiable After Tour Dispute
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- At his first show since the controversy, Sheeran said in Philadelphia on September 19 that Gaza’s situation was catastrophic and unjustifiable.
- Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements in New Jersey; Sheeran denies responsibility for his removal and points to the tour promoter.
- Four supporting acts subsequently left the tour, publicly citing their support for Palestinians amid the controversy.
- Several dozen pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside, while the stadium was nevertheless nearly full.
What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate.— Ed Sheeran said in Philadelphia
Ms Rachel matches Macklemore with $1m donation for Palestinian children: Children’s YouTube creator Ms Rachel will donate $1m to the Palestine Children’s Relief ...
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Macklemore pledges his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestine: The rapper, who was dismissed from the tour after stadium owners objected to his on-stage speech ...
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Mural of rapper Macklemore painted in Gaza after Sheeran tour furor: Artists in Gaza have painted a mural of Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag on a huge ...
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Macklemore is donating his entire $1 million salary from Ed Sheeran's tour to organizations supporting Palestine and is inviting Robert Kraft ... Show more
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts quit tour after Macklemore's removal: Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his ...
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Jeremy Clarkson defends Ed Sheeran after Macklemore controversy: ‘Who’ll get cancelled next?’
metro.co.uk/2026/09/19/jeremy-clarkson-defends-ed-sheeran-macklemore-controversy-wholl-get-cancelled-next-29635693/
Kraft can be sued over banning Macklemore , legal experts say: “Kraft has been explicit that he banned Macklemore from performing at Gillette because of what ...
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Melissa Barrera, who was fired from the “Scream” franchise in 2023 due to social media posts criticizing Israel, says it's been “beautiful” to see the ... Show more
OpinionLetters to the Editor: Macklemore broke the unspoken bond between artist and concertgoer
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Javier Bardem shares petition to remove Pink as UNICEF ambassador after Macklemore Palestine outrage
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Macklemore said Ed Sheeran’s “typical apolitical stance” was challenged as a result of demands from stadium owners, resulting in him being dropped from ... Show more
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Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
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Tomi Lahren Rages At Macklemore, Says Dropped Acts Are 'Taking All The Shine Away From Ed Sheeran'
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Ed Sheeran Loses 4 Opening Acts In Support Of Macklemore: 'Artists Must Not Be Silenced'
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Ed Sheeran ticket prices plunge after Macklemore backlash: Resale prices for the British singer's upcoming "Loop Tour" shows have fallen, though Macklemore has ...
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Ed Sheeran Concert Time Changed As Ticket Prices Plunge, Protests Planned: Ed Sheeran tour ticket prices slide, with Philadelphia resale seats down 45% amid ...
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Ed Sheeran breaks down during 1st concert amid Macklemore tour fallout: 'Everyone's telling me to cancel, and I'm feeling all of my friends and family and people ...
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Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Finneas, the remaining opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, have quit in solidarity with Macklemore ... Show more
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