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Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran tour removal

The rapper will perform in Dublin, Paris, and London, with proceeds going to Palestinian charities.

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What this story says

  • Macklemore announced a new tour titled 'Free Palestine Tour' after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour.
  • The tour will include dates in Dublin, Paris, and London in late October.
  • Proceeds from the tour will be donated to charities supporting Palestinians.
  • Ed Sheeran stated his intention to provide an apolitical space, while he and Robert Kraft each pledged $2 million to the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

Who covered it

Left 52%(73)Centre 38%(118)Right 10%(44)

Percentages are shares of the 235 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. 142 of the 377 outlets we know ran this story carry no rating and are not counted in them. Coverage measured .

Trust

42/100

Craft

61/100

Hype

41/100

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Rapper Macklemore has announced a new tour called the 'Free Palestine Tour' following his removal from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour. The announcement came via Instagram, where Macklemore shared a poster for the tour, which is scheduled to include dates in Dublin, Paris, and London in late October. Macklemore stated that proceeds from the tour will go to charities supporting Palestinians.

Macklemore explained his decision to organise the tour, stating that "being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore." He referenced a "collective awakening around Palestinian liberation" and the expectation for artists to "show up, educate themselves and be in community." He also noted that when the "billionaire class can decide which voices are allowed on stage," it is a matter for everyone to pay attention to.

Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage. Sheeran confirmed he had been in communication with venue owners regarding the situation, but the decision to remove Macklemore was final. Sheeran stated his preference for using his platform to offer an apolitical "place of safety and sanctuary."

Both Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft have each pledged $2 million towards the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Macklemore had previously donated $1 million from his contract for the Sheeran tour to Palestinian aid.

Disagreement on Ed Sheeran's role

Billboard reported that Ed Sheeran stated he wanted to offer an apolitical "place of safety and sanctuary, to maintain diplomacy and keep conversations open, not closed." In contrast, EVOKE.ie reported that Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after his chants of 'Free Palestine' on stage.

What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated reports mentioned Ed Sheeran's statement about wanting to offer an apolitical place of safety and sanctuary. None of the right-rated reports mentioned the $2 million pledges made by Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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How each side covered it

Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.

Left

73 rated outlets

  • The left-rated outlets reported that Macklemore announced a Free Palestine tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestinian statements. Billboard and Metro News stated the tour would raise funds for organisations supporting Palestine. The Journal and NBC News also reported this, with Variety noting all ticket sales would go to charity.
  • Billboard reported Macklemore stated that being apolitical during a genocide is no longer acceptable and that artists are expected to show up and educate themselves. Metro News quoted him saying the billionaire class can decide which voices are allowed on stage.
  • Billboard and Metro News mentioned the tour includes dates in Dublin, Paris, and London. Billboard also reported Ed Sheeran confirmed venue owners threatened to cancel dates unless Macklemore was dropped, while Sheeran aimed to maintain diplomacy and keep conversations open.

Centre

118 rated outlets

  • The centre-rated outlets reported that Macklemore announced a "Free Palestine Tour" after his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour. The reports stated the tour would begin in October with dates in Dublin, Paris, and London, with more cities to be added.
  • These outlets reported that proceeds from the concerts would benefit Palestinian aid organizations. They quoted Macklemore saying that being apolitical during a genocide is no longer an option and that artists should use their platforms.
  • The reports mentioned that Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s tour after objections from stadium operators, including Robert Kraft. Some reports noted that other openers and Sheeran’s band withdrew in solidarity.

Right

44 rated outlets

  • Two right-rated reports focused on Macklemore announcing his 'Free Palestine Tour' after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour. Page Six referred to the situation as an "Ed Sheeran debacle." TMZ noted that Macklemore might be "persona non grata in U.S. stadiums" but that "a few places overseas" were opening their doors for his tour.

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran tour removal?
Of the 235 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 52% are rated left, 38% are rated centre, 10% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 377. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
Is Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran tour removal left or right?
Neither side dominates it. Of the 235 rated outlets on this story, 52% are rated left, 38% are rated centre, 10% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
Is the coverage of Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran tour removal biased?
Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran tour removal is one event reported by 377 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
Which outlets covered Macklemore announces Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran tour removal?
377 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
What is the Free Palestine Tour?
The Free Palestine Tour is a series of concerts announced by rapper Macklemore following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour. The tour aims to raise funds for charities supporting Palestinians, with dates planned for Dublin, Paris, and London.
Why was Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour?
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage during a performance. This led to controversy and discussions with venue owners, ultimately resulting in his removal from the tour.
What has Ed Sheeran said about the situation?
Ed Sheeran stated that he prefers to offer an apolitical space of safety and sanctuary on his tours. He also confirmed communication with venue owners regarding Macklemore's removal and, along with Robert Kraft, pledged $2 million to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Where will the Free Palestine Tour take place?
The Free Palestine Tour is scheduled to include dates in Dublin, Paris, and London. Macklemore announced these locations as part of the new tour, with more details to be worked out.

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