Madison Square Garden says Macklemore is not an ‘arena-level act’
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- Madison Square Garden says Macklemore is not an "arena-level act" in response to questions about his access to the venue.
- The rapper has sold out arenas across Europe and the United States, including two Dublin shows in just 25 minutes.
Madison Square Garden has dismissed claims surrounding its response to rapper Macklemore, saying he does not qualify as an "arena-level act" despite his history of selling out major venues.
A spokesperson for the New York venue told Variety: "We have some of the busiest venues in the world with extremely limited availability, and he's not an arena-level act."
However, Macklemore has sold out arenas across Europe in recent days, with tickets reportedly selling out almost instantly.
The rapper also sold out his US solo tour in 2017 and Spokane Arena in 2013.
In Dublin, he sold out two shows at the O2 Arena in just 25 minutes, adding to his record of successful arena performances.
The statement has drawn attention to the contrast between Madison Square Garden's assessment of the rapper's drawing power and his previous ticket sales at major venues.
