Sarah McLachlan cancelled a planned performance at Sunday night’s Los Angeles premiere of the ABC News documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery.

The singer told the crowd in attendance that her decision was made “in support of free speech.”

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Vancouver’s McLachlan , who just released her 10th studio album, Better Broken, and Jewel were set to perform.

“We have collectively decided not to perform but instead to stand in solidarity,” said McLachlan during her introduction to the film, which focuses on the game-changing music festival that featured female solo acts and bands.

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery premiered at TIFF earlier this month and is now available on CBC Gem, Hulu and Disney+.

“I know you’re expecting a performance tonight, an

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