Macklemore says nine US arenas declined his Palestine benefit tour

Entertainment · First reported 6 Nov, 18:54 · Updated 20:07

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Macklemore says nine US arenas withdrew dates after learning he was seeking to book his Free Palestine benefit tour. One arena representative cited limited availability and said he was not an arena-level act; the rapper says he plans to continue benefit shows.

Macklemore named nine arenas in New York, New Jersey, California and Seattle that he says declined to host the tour.
He said he had received available dates by mid-September, but they were no longer available after venues learned the shows were benefits for Palestine.
An MSG Entertainment spokesperson told CBC News that its venues had limited availability and that Macklemore was not an arena-level act.
The tour followed Macklemore’s removal as an opening act on Ed Sheeran’s US tour after venues objected to his Palestine comments, according to CBC News.
Macklemore said he would continue organizing Palestine benefit shows, potentially outdoors.

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Key facts

Arenas named: Nine, in New York, New Jersey, California and Seattle
Macklemore’s stated timing: He said available dates were received by mid-September
MSG Entertainment response: It cited limited availability and said Macklemore was not an arena-level act
Tour purpose: Benefit shows supporting Palestine