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Mark Ruffalo backs Macklemore at Dublin concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal
Macklemore opened his tour in Dublin on Monday, with actor Mark Ruffalo appearing in a video message.
Ruffalo called for a free Palestine, equality and continued support for the cause.
Macklemore had been dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after making onstage remarks supporting Palestinians.
At the concert, Macklemore said his call to “Free Palestine” was about freedom and shared humanity, not hatred.
He connected the message to the suffering of families in the ongoing war on Gaza.
The concert became a platform for pro-Palestinian advocacy, as Macklemore said music can bring people together and help them resist.
The story does not give further details about what either artist plans to do next.
Mark Ruffalo appeared by video at Macklemore’s concert at 3Arena in Dublin on Monday.
Ruffalo voiced support for a free Palestine and equality.
The concert was Macklemore’s first after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, according to the article.
Macklemore said his words “Free Palestine” were rooted in love and liberation, not hatred.
He said music can bring people together and help them resist.
- Who
- Actor Mark Ruffalo and rapper Macklemore. Macklemore’s tour removal involved Ed Sheeran.
- What
- Ruffalo sent a video message backing the pro-Palestinian movement at Macklemore’s concert. Macklemore also addressed his removal from Sheeran’s tour.
- When
- Monday. The article was published on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
- Why
- Ruffalo voiced support for Palestinian rights. Macklemore said he was addressing his removal after saying “Free Palestine” on stage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Macklemore said he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after shouting “Free Palestine.
Macklemore announced his Free Palestine tour, which he said sold out immediately.
Macklemore opened his tour at 3Arena in Dublin, where Ruffalo appeared by video and Macklemore addressed the controversy.
- Venue
- 3Arena, Dublin
- Concert
- Macklemore’s tour opener
- Ruffalo’s appearance
- Unannounced video message
- Tour removal
- Ed Sheeran’s tour
- Macklemore’s age
- 43
- Ruffalo’s age
- 58
What people are saying
Keep fighting for a free Palestine and for humanity all over the world and equality amongst people.
There will be no peace until there’s equality.
Two words is all that it took. Two words that are rooted in love and liberation.
Not against anybody, not divisive. Not a call for hatred. But a call to recognize our shared humanity.