Macklemore, Aurora and more unite in Paris for Free Palestine tour
“Macklemore brought his Free Palestine Tour to Paris on October 29, with Aurora and a host of other artists joining the rapper for a concert supporting Palestinian liberation. The Seattle-born musician …”
The Seattle-born musician arrived in the French capital for the second stop of the three-date European tour, following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour after making statements in support of Palestinians. The Paris concert featured performances from artists including Norwegian singer Aurora, alongside other musicians and activists who came together to use the stage in support of Palestine.
Macklemore launched the Free Palestine Tour after being dropped from Sheeran’s US Loop Tour in September. The decision followed the rapper’s onstage calls for a free Palestine and his expressions of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
The rapper subsequently announced his own series of concerts, with proceeds going towards organisations supporting Palestinians. The tour opened in Dublin on October 26 before moving to Paris, with its final European date scheduled for London on October 30.
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The concerts have drawn attention to the role of artists and their platforms in political advocacy, particularly amid attempts to restrict or silence performers speaking out about Palestine. Macklemore has previously argued that artists should use their platforms to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with Palestinians, rather than remain silent in the face of injustice.
The Free Palestine Tour’s Paris date followed the sold-out Dublin show, which featured guest appearances from Hozier, Kneecap and other artists. The London concert is set to bring the European run to a close, while further US dates are expected to be announced.
All proceeds from the tour are set to benefit organisations supporting the Palestinian people and the movement for Palestinian liberation.
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