Overview
- Messina Touring Group announced on Monday that Macklemore will not perform on the remaining U.S. support dates after venues told the promoter they would not allow concerts to proceed with him on the lineup.
- Macklemore drew the controversy by shouting “Free Palestine,” showing images from Gaza and performing his protest song “Hind’s Hall” during opening sets at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 4, which led to widespread social‑media attention and public pushback.
- The promoter identified several stadiums that allegedly objected to his presence, including Lincoln Financial Field, Gillette Stadium, Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Lucas Oil Stadium, Bank of America Stadium, AT&T Stadium, and Raymond James Stadium.
- A Tampa Sports Authority representative confirmed Macklemore will not appear at the Raymond James Stadium date and said the concert will go forward with other support acts when the tour resumes on Sept. 19.
- The decision follows petitions and pressure from advocacy groups and raises questions about how promoters and public venues weigh onstage political speech, contractual risk and possible First Amendment issues when booking support acts.