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Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' Shows Sold Out in London, Paris, Dublin After Ed Sheeran Tour Exit
Macklemore said the concerts supported Palestinians and sold out within days as resale prices for some Ed Sheeran dates fell below face value.
- Last week, Macklemore announced his 'Free Palestine' tour, and his three benefit shows in Paris, London, and Dublin sold out immediately following his removal from pop star Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.
- Macklemore's removal stemmed from saying 'Free Palestine' during a September 4 performance in New Jersey; Kraft Group owner Robert Kraft reportedly objected to the rapper's politics, prompting the tour promoter's decision.
- Resale prices for Sheeran's stadium tour have fallen below face value, while other supporting artists quit in solidarity with the 'Thrift Shop' rapper; Ticketdata, a company that tracks resale listings, recorded substantial price declines.
- Addressing the controversy during a performance at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, Sheeran apologized to fans and denounced violence against Palestinians in Gaza and the terror attack on Israel.
- Macklemore posted on Wednesday that 'art will always be a form of resistance' and plans to soon announce additional acts; rapid ticket sales in Europe demonstrate worldwide support for Palestinians.
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Ticket prices for some of Sheeran's concerts have dropped below their original price.
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The spokesman-ReviewMacklemore announces his ‘Free Palestine’ tour dates sold out
Rapper Macklemore is thrilled that the “Free Palestine” tour he launched after being booted from Ed Sheeran’s lineup has sold out its upcoming shows overseas. “I’m honestly blown away. We put these shows together fast and in community, believing that…
·Oil City, United States
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Because of his remarks about Palestine, Macklemore was no longer allowed to perform with Ed Sheeran. As a result, the rapper quickly organized his own shows – with success.
·Berlin, Germany
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