Zach Bryan Breaks Gillette Stadium Attendance Record While Wearing ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt Again - Billboard
Country music star Zach Bryan set a new attendance record at Gillette Stadium while wearing a 'Free Palestine' t-shirt. This action follows recent controversies involving other artists and venue owners regarding political statements during concerts.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between artists using their platforms for political expression and the owners of major sports and entertainment venues.
Zach Bryan has set a new attendance record at Gillette Stadium.
On Saturday (Oct. 3), the 30-year-old country star broke the attendance record at the Foxborough, Mass., venue during the second of his back-to-back shows on his With Heaven on Tour.
“Tonight, Zach Bryan broke the Gillette Stadium attendance record with 73,538 fans!” Gillette Stadium wrote on Instagram , alongside a handful of crowd shots from the show.
Gillette Stadium lists its capacity at 64,628, though seating configurations can vary for concerts and other events, according to the venue's website .
Bryan drew headlines after his opening night at the Kraft Group-owned venue on Friday (Oct. 2), when he wore a black T-shirt reading "Free Palestine.”
Members of Bryan's band were also spotted wearing matching shirts, according to TMZ . The “I Remember Everything” singer did not address the shirts during the performances.
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