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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Pilgrim

Ed Sheeran denies being an artist who ‘alters’ others music in copyright trial

PA Wire

Ed Sheeran has denied being an artist who “alters” words and music belonging to others to “pass as original”, during a High Court battle over the copyright of his 2017 hit Shape Of You.

The singer also refuted an allegation that he “borrows” ideas from unknown songwriters without acknowledgement, as he gave evidence at a hearing in London on Monday.

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