Artists Stand for Free Speech | Copenhagen News

Lukas Graham walked off their U.S. tour with Ed Sheeran in solidarity with Macklemore, who was removed from the opening act for speaking out on Palestine — a move that sparked a firestorm over freedom of expression vs. corporate pressure. Ed Sheeran said he wasn’t behind the decision, blaming the promoter, while Lukas Graham stood firm, calling out how money shouldn’t silence important voices. It’s a powerful moment showing artists refusing to be silenced — even if it means cutting short their own tours. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-16/news/round-up/lukas-graham-withdraws-from-ed-sheerans-tour-over-macklemore-controversy/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8cb6b0ba83b974c7 Report issues to [email protected].