Capaldi makes ‘difficult decision’ to cancel Perth show

Lewis Capaldi is “taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future”.

The 26-year-old musician – who revealed in 2022 that he’d been identified with Tourette’s syndrome – has confirmed he must spend extra time specializing in his “mental and physical health” after followers rallied behind him when he struggled throughout his Glastonbury Festival set on Saturday, which marked his first present in nearly a month.

His Perth present on July 11 was among the many canceled dates on his Australian tour.

In a prolonged assertion shared on social media on Tuesday, he mentioned: “First of all, thank you to Glastonbury for having me, for singing along when I needed it and for all the amazing messages afterwards. It really does mean the world.

“The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write, but I’m very sorry to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future.

“I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I’d hoped three weeks away would sort me out.

“But the truth is I’m still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.”

The Someone You Loved hitmaker thanked everybody who has supported him, and mentioned he feels “fortunate” to have the liberty to step again when he must.

He continued: “I know I’m incredibly fortunate to be able to take some time out when others can’t and I’d like to thank my amazing family, friends, team, medical professionals and all of you who’ve been so supportive every step of the way through the good times and even more so during this past year when I’ve needed it more than ever.

“I’m so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve.

“Playing for you every night is all I’ve ever dreamed of so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as I possibly can.