Macklemore Launches ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With Hozier and Kneecap in Dublin — SkimNews
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- Macklemore launched the Free Palestine Tour in Dublin on October 26, following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour for making pro-Palestinian statements, and emphasized artists must use their platforms even when it’s unsafe.
- Hozier, Kneecap, and Beoga performed at the Dublin show, with Hozier reaffirming his long-standing calls for a permanent ceasefire and a free Palestine, while Beoga praised Ireland’s legacy of global justice.
- Liam Cunningham, Nadia Greenspan, and Samir Eskanda delivered speeches at the event, with Cunningham urging the audience to celebrate Palestinian humanity amid ongoing suffering in Gaza.
- Proceeds from the tour will support organizations including Medical Aid for Palestinians, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, UNRWA USA, and Jewish Voices for Peace, as part of a broader effort to aid the Palestinian movement.
- Mark Ruffalo, Julian Casablancas, Cynthia Nixon, Ilana Glazer, and Natasha Rothwell sent video messages of support, highlighting cross-industry solidarity despite professional risks for speaking out.
Why it matters: Artists are leveraging cultural platforms to sustain political advocacy despite industry backlash, as seen in Beoga’s withdrawal from Sheeran’s tour and Kneecap’s censored Coachella set. The tour’s fundraising directly supports humanitarian aid in Gaza and amplifies pressure on cultural institutions to take stances amid ongoing conflict.
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