Macklemore says nine US arenas blocked his Free Palestine benefit tour
Macklemore performed benefit shows in Dublin, Paris and London. But nine US arenas rejected him once they learned it was for Palestine.
Macklemore says he tried to bring his Free Palestine benefit tour to America but hit a wall. Macklemore performed shows in Dublin, Paris and London, which he described as beautiful events.
Macklemore reached out to nine major US arenas for dates. Macklemore claims they cancelled talks once they learned the shows would raise money for Palestinians.
Madison Square Garden disputed his account, telling a media outlet he is not an arena-level act. Macklemore vowed to keep fundraising anyway, saying artists and organizers would build their own stages.
Venues do not own the people who fill them.
- 9 major venues
- US arenas approached
- Dublin, Paris, London
- Benefit tour cities
- 43 years old
- Macklemore's age
Why it mattersIt raises questions about whether venues are making booking decisions based on political content rather than artist popularity.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but it reflects global tensions over Palestine activism in entertainment.
