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Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine Tour' After Ed Sheeran Exit

Following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour, American rapper Macklemore announces the independent "Free Palestine Tour" to raise funds for Gaza.

American rapper Macklemore revealed on Thursday, September 24, 2026, an independent concert series named the Free Palestine Tour. This announcement came after he was removed from Ed Sheeran's North American tour for supporting Gaza on stage. All the funds generated from the tour will go towards supporting Palestinian organizations, Macklemore wrote in an Instagram statement.

Presale tickets for the tour will be available starting Monday, September 28, 2026. The tour will begin in Europe, with specific dates in Dublin, Paris, and London revealed. Additional dates in the United States and guest performances will be announced soon.

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