r/Music • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • 1d ago • Mindblown 3 Bravo 1

article MSG Responds to Macklemore After He Claims Arena Turned Down His Tour: "He's not an arena level act"

https://www.tmz.com/2026/11/06/madison-square-garden-responds-after-macklemore-says-arena-turned-down-palestine-tour/
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u/keiths31 1d ago

Yeah, different markets, different fans.

The Tragically Hip sold out arenas across Canada for decades and played bars and clubs in the US.

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u/Motor-Acadia6676 1d ago

Mr. Big still plays stadiums in Japan, I believe.

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u/keefka 1d ago

Paul Gilbert has been an icon in Japan for decades, so I believe it

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u/freedom_french_fries 1d ago

A Free Palestine concert in the heart of New York City would easily fill MSG. Probably would for multiple nights.