<p>Macklemore is back in the headlines once again following the controversy surrounding his exit from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour. The rapper, who was removed from the remaining US dates after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage, has now announced his own set of concerts in Europe.</p><h2>Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine’ tour</h2><p>The rapper took to his official Instagram page and announced his Free Palestine tour, with shows to take place in Dublin, Paris and London in late October. Macklemore said those artists — “who have shown up and used their stages to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people” — will be revealed at a later date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/snl-uk-takes-aim-at-ed-sheeran-with-ai-princess-diana-sketch-1789929131097"><strong>SNL UK takes aim at Ed Sheeran with AI Princess Diana sketch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The first concert will take place at Dublin’s 3Arena on October 26. Macklemore will then perform at Paris’ Accor Arena on October 29 before concluding the currently announced European run at OVO Arena Wembley in London on October 30. According to organisers, proceeds from the concerts will go towards organisations providing humanitarian, medical and other forms of support to Palestinians.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ed-sheeran-addresses-macklemore-s-removal-gaza-conflict-during-philadelphia-concert-i-cannot-hide-how-i-feel-1789874080567"><strong>Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore's removal, Gaza conflict during Philadelphia concert: 'I cannot hide how I feel'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also confirmed that dates for U.S. tour stops will come in a later announcement and that the entirety of proceeds from the shows will go to a handful of charities “supporting Palestine and the Palestinian movement.” The pink tour poster featured illustrations of doves carrying olive branches and symbols of the pro-Palestinian movement including a watermelon and the fishnet motif of keffiyeh fabric.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What happened between Ed Sheeran and Macklemore?</h2><p>Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's US Loop Tour in September 2026 after leading pro-Palestinian chants and performing his protest song "Hind's Hall" at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. On September 4–5, 2026, Macklemore used his stage time during the opening set to voice support for Palestinian liberation and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Pro-Israel advocacy groups and stadium owners—led by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft—objected to the political speech and reportedly gave an ultimatum threatening to lock Sheeran out of major venues if Macklemore remained on the lineup.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ed-sheeran-breaks-down-at-philadelphia-show-amid-macklemore-tour-fallout-1789986108268"><strong>Ed Sheeran breaks down at Philadelphia show amid Macklemore tour fallout</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Messina Touring Group, the tour promoter, dropped Macklemore from the remaining US dates. Ed Sheeran released a statement clarifying that the removal was the promoter's call rather than his own, stating he wanted to protect the tour for his crew and fans. In solidarity with Macklemore, all other opening and supporting acts—including Finneas, Lukas Graham, Beoga, and Aaron Rowe—subsequently dropped out of the tour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ed Sheeran later addressed the crowd emotionally at a Philadelphia concert, admitting he made mistakes handling the intense backlash, while Macklemore announced a dedicated "Free Palestine Tour" with proceeds going to Palestinian organisations.</p><h2>All about Macklemore</h2><p>Macklemore is an American rapper and activist from Seattle known for his catchy hooks, independent spirit and socially conscious music. He started recording music as a teenager in 2000, first going by the name "Professor Macklemore" before dropping the title. Their 2012 breakout album reached massive global success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ed-sheeran-s-us-tour-loses-all-support-acts-after-macklemore-s-removal-controversy-explained-1789527324663"><strong>Ed Sheeran’s US tour loses all support acts after Macklemore’s removal | Controversy explained</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The album featured major chart-topping singles like <i>"Thrift </i><strong>Shop",</strong><i> "Can't Hold Us," and the LGBTQ+</i> rights anthem <i>"Same Love". </i>The duo won four Grammy Awards in 2014, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album. Released in 2017 as a solo project, this album produced popular hit songs like "Glorious" and "Good Old Days" featuring Kesha.</p>

Following a controversy with Ed Sheeran, Macklemore announced a new set of concerts in Europe, bringing together artists and audiences for a three-date “Free Palestine” tour. Read to know more. 


Macklemore is back in the headlines once again following the controversy surrounding his exit from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour. The rapper, who was removed from the remaining US dates after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage, has now announced his own set of concerts in Europe. Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine’ tour The rapper took to his official Instagram page and announced his Free Palestine tour, with shows to take place in Dublin, Paris and London in late October. Macklemore said those artists — “who have shown up and used their stages to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people” — will be revealed at a later date. Also Read: SNL UK takes aim at Ed Sheeran with AI Princess Diana sketch The first concert will take place at Dublin’s 3Arena on October 26. Macklemore will then perform at Paris’ Accor Arena on October 29 before concluding the currently announced European run at OVO Arena Wembley in London on October 30. According to organisers, proceeds from the concerts will go towards organisations providing humanitarian, medical and other forms of support to Palestinians. Also Read: Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore's removal, Gaza conflict during Philadelphia concert: 'I cannot hide how I feel' He also confirmed that dates for U.S. tour stops will come in a later announcement and that the entirety of proceeds from the shows will go to a handful of charities “supporting Palestine and the Palestinian movement.” The pink tour poster featured illustrations of doves carrying olive branches and symbols of the pro-Palestinian movement including a watermelon and the fishnet motif of keffiyeh fabric.

<p>Following a controversy with Ed Sheeran, Macklemore announced a new set of concerts in Europe, bringing together artists and audiences for a three-date “Free Palestine” tour. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout, sets 3 Europe dates

Ed Sheeran's Loop tour hit a major snag after all four of his supporting acts, Finneas, Irish artists Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Danish band Lukas Graham, quit within hours of each other. The move came in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from the tour after making pro-Palestinian remarks onstage. Sheeran says the decision to remove Macklemore wasn't his, but the promoter's, and has avoided being drawn further into the controversy as the tour continues without a replacement act.


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<p>Singers Kesha and Macklemore have announced a team up for a summer tour that reaches&nbsp;Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 30.</p>

<p>Called &quot;The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour&quot;, the tour will feature songs&nbsp;from their respective solo albums.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Animals! I&#39;m going on tour with <a href="https://twitter.com/macklemore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@macklemore</a>?. Come out and have some adventures with us. Get in line for the Adventures of Kesha &amp; Macklemore Tour Presale here: <a href="https://t.co/w4c5wZoHxR">https://t.co/w4c5wZoHxR</a> ??????<br />
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<p>It is also announced that their collaboration &ldquo;Good Old Days&rdquo; from Macklemore&rsquo;s &ldquo;Gemini&rdquo; album will go on sale at noon Friday through Live Nation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just wanted to thank you all so much for supporting &quot;Good Old Days&quot; feat. <a href="https://twitter.com/KeshaRose?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KeshaRose</a>! Listen here: <a href="https://t.co/87i3JIIyJU">https://t.co/87i3JIIyJU</a> <a href="https://t.co/EEgb4XVJPq">pic.twitter.com/EEgb4XVJPq</a></p>
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<p>Recently Kesha&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/keshas-fans-want-her-latest-song-godzilla-to-be-called-the-new-favourite-love-song-18996" target="_blank">Rainbow</a>&rdquo; album&nbsp;hit No. 1 and landed her two Grammy nominations -- marking her return to the music business. She had allegedly&nbsp;fought to release music without her producer and label head Dr Luke, who she accused of abusing her.</p>

<p>Dr Luke, born Lukasz Gottwald, denied the allegations.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Macklemore&rsquo;s &ldquo;Gemini&rdquo; album was the rapper&rsquo;s first solo release in 12 years and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, supported by the hit single &ldquo;Glorious.&rdquo;</p>

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'The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore' starts on June 6 in Phoenix

Singers Kesha and Macklemore have announced a team up for a summer tour that reaches Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 30. Called "The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour", the tour will feature songs from their respective solo albums. Animals! I'm going on tour with @macklemore?. Come out and have some adventures with us. Get in line for the Adventures of Kesha & Macklemore Tour Presale here: https://t.co/w4c5wZoHxR ?????? Can't wait to see you all, let's boogie! ??? pic.twitter.com/4ulGDURjGw — kesha (@KeshaRose) December 11, 2017 × It is also announced that their collaboration “Good Old Days” from Macklemore’s “Gemini” album will go on sale at noon Friday through Live Nation. Just wanted to thank you all so much for supporting "Good Old Days" feat. @KeshaRose! Listen here: https://t.co/87i3JIIyJU pic.twitter.com/EEgb4XVJPq — GEMINI (@macklemore) December 1, 2017 × Recently Kesha’s “Rainbow” album hit No. 1 and landed her two Grammy nominations -- marking her return to the music business. She had allegedly fought to release music without her producer and label head Dr Luke, who she accused of abusing her. Dr Luke, born Lukasz Gottwald, denied the allegations. Meanwhile, Macklemore’s “Gemini” album was the rapper’s first solo release in 12 years and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, supported by the hit single “Glorious.”

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