Macklemore has announced he will kick off a "Free Palestine" tour next month in Dublin, saying that proceeds from the shows will be donated to organisations that support Palestinians. The announcement comes after a recent fallout with fellow artist Ed Sheeran.
Tour details
The singer-songwriter did not provide a full itinerary in his initial statement, but confirmed Dublin will host the opening date next month. He said revenue from ticket sales for the series of concerts will be channelled to groups offering support to Palestinians.
Proceeds and purpose
Macklemore framed the tour as a fundraising effort, emphasising that proceeds would go to organisations working on behalf of Palestinians. He did not specify which organisations would receive the funds in the announcement.
Context and reactions
The tour announcement arrives amid heightened public attention following his fallout with Ed Sheeran. Prominent musicians taking political positions has in recent years prompted varied responses from fans and peers, though Macklemore did not outline how he expects audiences or the music industry to respond to his plans.
Further details, including a full list of tour dates and beneficiary organisations, have not yet been released. Representatives for Macklemore did not immediately provide additional information when contacted.