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A musical event featuring DJs will take place in Tampere coinciding with protests against Finland's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Extinction Rebellion activists disrupted the Sanremo music festival by infiltrating through security to protest against perceived ecocide policies and greenwashing by major sponsors.

A demonstration advocating for diversity and democracy is set to take place in Penzberg, Germany, featuring music and speeches promoting respect and tolerance.

An Islamic group protests the Sanremo Music Festival, linking it to the normalization of Israel's image, amidst controversy over the participation of Israeli artists in Eurovision.

Anti-fascist groups in Italy are planning protests against the Sanremo Music Festival, alleging censorship and seeking to disrupt the event.

U2's latest album features protest songs that have garnered unusual acclaim, but this recognition may signal underlying issues.

The article discusses the influence of British musician Billy Bragg and his politically charged music.

Singer Mariene de Castro faced significant public support after her microphone was switched off during a performance in Salvador's carnival, which she deemed disrespectful.

The parents of the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala held a protest outside the SSP office demanding justice and clarity over the income generated from their son's name and image, alleging ongoing financial misconduct.

Bad Bunny represents a generation of Puerto Ricans who have faced numerous societal and economic challenges since the 1990s.

Green Day performed 'American Idiot' at Super Bowl 2026, using the song's political themes to critique media discourse and nationalism in the U.S.

The Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks is set against a backdrop of political controversy and a highly anticipated halftime performance by Bad Bunny, a vocal critic of the Trump administration.

Political protest songs are making a comeback in Czechia, with a focus on criticisms directed at Macinka and Turk.

Music legend Bruce Springsteen criticized Donald Trump's administration during a concert in New Jersey.

The article discusses the potential for a moment of musical protest from Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl halftime show, given his significant influence and the contemporary cultural context.

Bruce Springsteen's protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" criticizing ICE has reached number one on the Billboard digital song sales chart in the United States.

The 'All American Half-time Show' is organized as a counter-event to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, featuring Kid Rock and faced with predicted failure.

Kristina Lindquist discusses the enduring power of protest music, highlighting its relevance in current struggles such as ICE in the US and support for Gaza in Sweden.

Bruce Springsteen remains relevant with his new song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' which protests against Donald Trump and the actions of ICE, leading a benefit concert in response to current events in the U.S.

At the funeral of a government protest victim in Iran, attendees are symbolically rejecting solemnity by dancing and clapping to lively music, showcasing their resistance against the Islamic regime.

Native Instruments, a Berlin-based music software company, is facing an uncertain future as its employees protest against partial insolvency.

Bruce Springsteen performed his protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' live for the first time during a benefit concert, highlighting his opposition to ICE and former President Donald Trump's policies.

A group of musicians gathered in front of a hotel in Minnetonka, Minnesota, where ICE agents are staying, to perform a rock concert in protest against the anti-immigration actions of the Trump administration.

At the Grammy Awards, musicians including Billie Eilish vocally condemned ICE and criticized the Trump's immigration policies, emphasizing the importance of standing up for marginalized communities.

Ronaldo Barišić, president of the Association for a Better Croatia, entered Zagreb City Hall and played the song 'Bojna Čavoglave' by Marko Perković Thompson on loudspeakers while live streaming the event on Facebook.

The Grammy Awards in Los Angeles featured political protests, with many music stars wearing ICE out pins to criticize the Trump administration's actions against immigrants in the U.S.

Bad Bunny's victory at the 2026 Grammy Awards sparked a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Latin rapper Bad Bunny won the award for Best Album as several artists protested against US immigration policies, prompting a threat of legal action from Trump.

According to DN's music editorial, the twelve most significant music releases from the past month include passionate protest songs, clubby pop revolts, and existential self-reflection by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Harry Styles, and Robyn.

Regional music star Ana Bekuta's concert in Čačak turned chaotic when attendees stoned her in protest over the €40,000 of taxpayer money spent on the event for Serbian New Year.

The Valencian duo Los Meconios has become a leading media figure in the critical music scene against the left, featuring five hits of right-wing pop.

Farmers in Nikaia celebrated New Year's Day uniquely with music, dance, and a symbolic cutting of the pie on a tractor while maintaining their protest stance.

The SDP party reacted to Marko Perković Thompson's calls for elections at a protest, warning of the dangerous radicalization of public discourse and the unacceptable use of historically compromised symbols and hate speech.