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Macklemore Says Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum Among Arenas That Declined to Host His Free Palestine Tour
Macklemore is facing significant hurdles finding venues to house his Free Palestine Tour in the U.S., the rapper said on Friday, stating that major arenas across the country including Madison Square Garden , Crypto.com Arena and Kia Forum…
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Macklemore said he is struggling to book venues for his Free Palestine Tour in the United States. In an Instagram statement, he noted that his team had been offered dates through the end of 2026, but nine major arenas declined after learning the shows were benefit concerts for Palestine. The arenas that turned him down include Madison Square Garden, Prudential Center, Barclays Center, UBS Arena, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, Crypto.com Arena, Chase Center, and Climate Pledge Arena. The rapper highlighted the political nature of the tour as the reason for the rejections.
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