Macklemore has announced a headline concert series titled the “Free Palestine Tour” after being removed as an opener from Ed Sheeran’s tour. Beginning in October, the shows will combine performances with fundraising and awareness efforts for Palestinian humanitarian causes.

The initial dates are in Dublin on 26 October, Paris on 29 October and London on 30 October, with further cities, including in the United States, expected. All proceeds will support a range of organisations, including Anera, Medical Aid for Palestinians, UNRWA USA and the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund; pre-sale begins on 28 September, followed by general sale on 30 September.