Macklemore Announces Three Palestine Benefit Shows

Rapper Macklemore announced three October arena benefit shows in Dublin, Paris and London, saying proceeds will support organizations aiding Palestinians. The announcement follows his removal as an opening act from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks during performances. The shows are scheduled for October 26 at Dublin’s 3Arena, October 29 at Paris’s Accor Arena and October 30 at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Macklemore said the tour came together quickly and that discussions with other artists were still underway. Further performer announcements are expected, and his announcement also indicated that U.S. dates may follow; no additional dates have been confirmed in the material available. Macklemore said all proceeds from the concerts would benefit organizations supporting Palestinians. Several organizations were identified in reports about the tour, including Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Jewish Voice for Peace, Anera and UNRWA USA. The available information does not specify how proceeds will be divided among recipients or when funds will be distributed.