Macklemore did it twice

During his opening act for Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour at MetLife Stadium on September 4 and 5, Macklemore, born Benjamin Haggerty, wore a keffiyeh and repeatedly stated "Free Palestine" to the crowd. He extended his advocacy to include Lebanon, Cuba, the Congo, Sudan, and Iran, and accused Israel of apartheid and genocide. He performed "Hind's Hall" with accompanying footage from Gaza and pro-Palestinian demonstrations on stadium screens. The author emphasizes that Macklemore's decision to repeat the performance on the second night, despite public reaction to the first, indicated a deliberate policy rather than spontaneous passion. Macklemore included a disclaimer, stating that his criticism of Israel was not directed at Jewish people, which the author interprets as a pre-meditated defense. The article criticizes the use of a concert as a platform for political advocacy without prior disclosure to ticket buyers, arguing that attendees paid for entertainment, not a political rally. The author also notes Ed Sheeran's silence on the matter, suggesting it implies complicity. The author proposes that tours should disclose substantial political advocacy by support acts at the point of sale, allowing consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.