Macklemore foi retirado da turnê americana de Ed Sheeran após gritar “Palestina livre” em um show em Nova Jersey e apresentar sua música de protesto “Hind’s Hall”, lançada em 2024.
Macklemore Tour Profits Support Palestinian Organizations
- Macklemore kicked off his tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US dates following political statements on stage.
- Artists including Palestinian singer Lina Makoul, M-1 of Dead Prez, and actor Liam Cunningham joined the Dublin opening night.
- Tour profits are allocated to organizations supporting Palestinians, including UNRWA USA and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
Guest Artists Address Gaza Crisis at Dublin Opener
The tour opener in Dublin featured an array of guest artists and speakers addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Irish actor Liam Cunningham opened the event by telling the audience that enjoying the evening meant celebrating the humanity and life that Palestinians fought to protect. Palestinian singer Lina Makoul, rapper M-1 from Dead Prez, and DJ Habibeats performed alongside the band Beoga and the hip-hop trio Kneecap, as detailed by Rolling Stone.
During a surprise appearance on Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” tour, Irish musician Hozier called on the Irish government to approve visa applications for 55 Palestinian students from Gaza. He highlighted that these students secured university scholarships in Ireland, yet their… pic.twitter.com/BHGOr141ni
Visa Delays Impacting Irish Student Scholars
During the Dublin event, musician Hozier addressed ongoing administrative hurdles faced by international scholars in Ireland. The singer stated that students are currently awaiting authorization to occupy their study grants because the government has not approved their visa applications. Hozier urged concertgoers to sign a petition regarding the stalled bureaucratic process.
| Artist / Contributor | Role / Contribution |
|---|---|
| Liam Cunningham | Opening speaker |
| Lina Makoul | Musical performer |
| M-1 (Dead Prez) | Musical performer |
| Habibeats | DJ set |
| Kneecap | Hip-hop trio performance |
Charitable Distribution of Tour Proceeds
Proceeds generated from the Free Palestine Tour are directed toward relief organizations operating within the region. Beneficiary groups include Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, the Gaza Soup Kitchen, and the UNRWA USA National Committee.
US rapper Macklemore vowed to continue speaking out for Palestinian freedom at the opening of his “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, despite industry backlash over his advocacy. Hozier and Kneecap joined him in support at the concert. 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/Q432FUkpQL pic.twitter.com/p1PxtlfBm8
