Macklemore ends Free Palestine tour with sold-out Wembley show in London

American rapper Macklemore has ended his "Free Palestine" music tour, which he began in support of the Palestinian people and ordinary people in Gaza affected by the crisis there. The final show was held in London on Friday (October 30) at OVO Arena Wembley, where thousands of fans turned up and the show was sold out.

From the stage, Macklemore gave an emotional speech about the condition of children in Gaza. "Those children of Gaza are our children. We are not separate from them," he said. The audience responded with loud applause.

Macklemore said staying silent on the situation in Gaza was more unsettling for him. According to him, speaking up against injustice is not only a matter of courage but also a human responsibility. He said people should look beyond the borders and walls drawn by the world and think about protecting every child. At the same show he also performed his song "Hind's Hall", written in support of Palestine.

Several other artists and public figures took part. They included environmental activist Greta Thunberg, singer Paloma Faith and Palestinian-Canadian singer Nemahsis. Thunberg said financial help alone is not enough to support Palestinian civilians, and efforts for political change are also necessary.

Faith also raised the issue of the safety of children in Gaza. Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos and Palestinian activist Aràb Barghouti also addressed the audience.

It is said that Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour dates after he spoke up in support of Palestine. He then organised his own "Free Palestine" tour, which was held in three cities: Dublin, Paris and London.

Money raised from the shows will go to humanitarian organisations working for Palestinians. The funds will be used for medical aid, education, food supplies and help for displaced people.

Through the tour, Macklemore showed that music is not just a means of entertainment but also an effective way to speak up on social questions. At the London show, fans supported him by waving Palestinian flags. The event once again drew the attention of the international music world to the Palestinian cause.