Country singer Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” shirt during a performance at Gillette Stadium, a venue owned by Robert Kraft.
Key facts
- •Zach Bryan performed at Gillette Stadium on Friday as part of his With Heaven on Tour.
- •Gillette Stadium is owned by Robert Kraft, who recently campaigned against Macklemore’s participation in Ed Sheeran’s tour.
- •Ed Sheeran removed Macklemore from his tour last month following pressure from venue owners.
- •Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and the band Beoga subsequently dropped out of Sheeran's tour.
- •Macklemore’s upcoming Free Palestine Tour is scheduled for late October in Dublin, Paris, and London.
Grammy-winning artist Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” shirt while performing at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Friday. The concert took place at the venue owned by Robert Kraft during Bryan’s With Heaven on Tour. The appearance follows recent controversy involving Macklemore, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after pressure from venue owners, including Kraft, regarding his public support for Palestinians.
Context of the Tour Controversy
Ed Sheeran previously dropped Macklemore from his tour after Kraft and other venue owners issued an ultimatum regarding the opener's onstage remarks. Sheeran stated the decision was made by the promoter to remain neutral. Following that move, several other acts, including Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and Sheeran’s backing band Beoga, withdrew from the tour.
Macklemore’s Upcoming Tour
Macklemore recently announced the Free Palestine Tour, which is scheduled to take place in Dublin, Paris, and London from October 26 to October 30. He reported that the tour sold out immediately.
Timeline
- Last monthEd Sheeran dropped Macklemore from his tour following pressure from venue owners.
- Last weekendEd Sheeran canceled his Gillette Stadium shows due to a nor'easter.
- Last weekMacklemore announced his Free Palestine Tour.
- FridayZach Bryan performed at Gillette Stadium wearing a “Free Palestine” shirt.
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