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Hozier and Kneecap join Macklemore's Dublin benefit concert

Fans outside the 3Arena describe the guest performances and political message of the opening night of the rapper's "Free Palestine" tour.

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Confetti fills the arena around Macklemore; outside, concertgoers shelter beneath umbrellas and describe a night that combined live music with support for Palestinians.

Ireland's RTÉ News, part of public broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann, interviewed attendees after Monday's "Free Palestine" concert at Dublin's 3Arena. Hozier, Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap and Irish folk band Beoga were among the guests joining the American rapper.

One attendee singles out Kneecap's contribution: "Kneecap just brought it to a different level." Another recalls Hozier appearing with an acoustic guitar, saying: "It was good having people like Hozier turn up, and actually it makes a difference."

The brief report combines those interviews with performance footage and photographs. Alongside descriptions of the crowd's energy, one fan explains why the artists' public role matters to them: "We need a speaker for our time, and I think it has to be a musician or an artist." Attendees from Germany also appear, describing their experience of the show.

Organizers say all proceeds from the tour will go to organizations supporting Palestine and the Palestinian movement. Dublin opened the European run, with Paris scheduled for Thursday and London for Friday.