Macklemore performing in New Zealand in 2018

Macklemore performing at the 2017 NRL Grand Final Photo credit: Getty

Hot on the heels of his headline-grabbing performance at the NRL Grand Final in Australia, Macklemore has announced two upcoming shows in New Zealand.

The 'Thrift Store' hitmaker will perform in Auckland and Wellington on February 9 and 10, respectively.

Macklemore performed his gay rights anthem 'Same Love' at the Storm vs Cowboys match over the weekend in the midst of Australia's same-sex marriage referendum.

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott publicly stated the rapper shouldn't be allowed to sing the song at the event, claiming "footy fans shouldn't be subjected to a politicised grand final".

'Same Love' was number one on the New Zealand singles chart for three weeks in 2013.

Macklemore has a number of accolades under his belt, including four Grammys, three MTV VMAs and two American Music Awards.

Tickets to his New Zealand shows go on sale October 10.

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