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Nica Marie Virtudazo

'The Message Will Always Be Love': Macklemore Mentions ICE During Triumphant Concert Return

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Macklemore mentioned ICE at Red Rocks as he launched his Free Palestine tour following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour (Credit: San Francisco Foghorn/FlickrCC BY 4.0)

Macklemore voiced support for people affected by ICE during his concert return at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Thursday, 22 October 2026, launching his Free Palestine tour with a message of solidarity.

The 17-song performance was his first since being dropped as a supporting act on Ed Sheeran's tour in September. His removal followed a New Jersey performance at which he voiced support for Palestine. Other supporting acts subsequently withdrew from Sheeran's tour.

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