- US rapper Macklemore launched his sold-out Free Palestine tour at Dublin's 3Arena, more than a month after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour for making pro-Palestinian statements during concerts in New Jersey.
- The Dublin concert featured guest appearances and performances from prominent figures including Irish singer Hozier, Belfast rap trio Kneecap, Irish folk band Beoga, and actor Liam Cunningham, alongside video solidarity messages from celebrities such as Mark Ruffalo.
- Macklemore confirmed that all proceeds from the short European tour, which also includes sold-out shows in Paris and London, will be donated to 12 humanitarian organisations supporting Palestinians, including Medical Aid for Palestinians.
- The headline show follows fallout from Sheeran's tour promoter dropping Macklemore over venue objections, a decision that subsequently led Sheeran's entire remaining support lineup and backing band to withdraw in solidarity.
- Addressing the 13,000-strong audience, Macklemore defended his calls for Palestinian liberation as a stance rooted in shared humanity, debuting a new track addressing international conflicts alongside his established hit songs.
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