Greta Thunberg appeared onstage at British singer‑songwriter Sam Fender’s recent concert in Copenhagen, using the platform to lead crowd chants in support of Palestine and signalling a change in her public style.
At the show in the Danish capital, Fender, the Newcastle musician who regularly sells out stadiums across the U.K. and Europe, set aside the microphone after a number and asked the audience to "give a warm welcome to Greta Thunberg," according to footage and reports from the event. Thunberg, 22, stepped on to the stage draped in a black‑and‑white Palestinian keffiyeh and led impassioned chants of "Free Palestine."
Observers and media accounts noted a shift in Thunberg’s public presentation in recent days, with the climate activist appearing in a blunt fringe haircut and wearing protest T‑shirts rather than the anoraks and braided pigtails that have been associated with her earlier campaigns. She was photographed in a sold‑out Bohemians x Fontaines D.C. third‑kit shirt designed by Fontaines D.C. guitarist Carlos O'Connell, and has been seen in social settings with punk and rock artists, including Bob Vylan.
Thunberg’s appearances at rock and punk events come as she and some fellow campaigners have increasingly used musical venues and genres such as punk, rock and garage to bring political messages to different audiences. At the Copenhagen appearance, Fender, 31, invited Thunberg and her colleagues to speak from the stage, an approach that aligned the artist’s platform with the activist’s message during the performance.
Thunberg first rose to international prominence as a climate activist and has spent years building a profile through school strikes and public protests. Her recent activity reflects a tactical use of popular music settings to address foreign policy and humanitarian issues rather than the environmental topics that have dominated her public profile.
The intersection of activism and live music has precedent in contemporary concert culture, where artists sometimes pause performances to amplify political statements or welcome guest speakers. Fender’s decision to introduce Thunberg to his crowd followed that pattern, providing a high‑visibility moment during a sold‑out show.
Representatives for Thunberg and Fender did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The appearance adds to a series of public actions and appearances by Thunberg in 2025 that have drawn attention for both their political content and for a noticeable change in her visual presentation.