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STV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Lewis Capaldi announces gigs after Glastonbury comeback and new music
Lewis Capaldi has announced a new tour including two dates in Scotland following his surprise set at the Glastonbury music festival. The 28-year-old took a hiatus to focus on his health after he struggled with Tourette's Syndrome during his last performance at Glastonbury in 2023. In May, Capaldi performed on stage for the first time in two years at a charity gig in Edinburgh to raise funds for suicide prevention. After this, speculation grew that Capaldi was the secret performer scheduled for Glastonbury, with mysterious billboards being linked to a rumoured new single. At midnight on June 26, he released a new song titled Survive, and alongside a video, he wrote on Instagram: 'It's been a while…' The singer went on to make his return to the stage on Friday at the festival. Capaldi took to the Pyramid Stage, saying: 'Second time's a charm on this one.' He told the crowd he wanted 'to come and finish what I couldn't finish last time', before leading the crowd through classics, Before You Go, Grace, Hold Me While You Wait, Bruises, Forget Me, and a first live showing of Survive. On Monday, Capaldi announced a slate of new dates for his upcoming tour, including shows in Glasgow and Aberdeen. In a post shared on X, he said: 'About time I got back to work… hope to see you out there.' Rob Wicks, managing director at P&J Live, said: '15,000 fans will remember Lewis Capaldi's last gig at P&J Live in January 2023, when he equalled the Scottish indoor standing crowd record held by Gerry Cinnamon. 'Two years on, I'm sure his fans will all agree we've been desperate to see him back on stage doing what he does best, and we know he'll sound better than ever. If you've never seen him before, it's time – he is truly phenomenal.' Fans hoping to get their hands on tickets early can sign up for pre-sale via his website. Pre-sale tickets go on sale on Tuesday, July 8, at 9am. General tickets go on sale on Thursday, July 10, at 9am on AXS. September 7, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield September 11, 2025 – P&J Live, Aberdeen September 13, 2025 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow September 17, 2025 – The O2, London September 18, 2025 – The O2, London September 20, 2025 – Co-Op Live September 23, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham September 26, 2025 – Motorsport Arena, Nottingham September 27, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff September 29, 2025 – Dublin 3Arena, Ireland Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lewis Capaldi pictured partying with Loose Women star and pals at Glastonbury
Lewis posed for the camera with Denise Welch and her friends at the iconic festival. Lewis Capaldi was spotted at Glastonbury posing up a storm with Loose Women star Denise Welch and her pals. The Scots singer played a surprise set at the Somerset festival on Friday afternoon. His appearance delighted fans at Worthy Farm after he had taken an 'extended break' from the music business two years ago. In 2023, whilst on stage at the festival, Lewis was visibly struggling with his Tourette's Syndrome to the point fans had to finish his songs for him. But on Friday Lewis surprised crowds as the TBA act and told them: 'The last three years haven't been the best for me. It's been a difficult time. This has been my f***ing goal, to get back here doing this.' He added: 'The second time's a charm. I've really really missed doing this over the last few years. As I say, it's been difficult at times to think that this maybe wouldn't ever happen again. "Genuinely from the bottom of my heart, it means the f***ing world.' And following his incredible performance it seemed Lewis stuck around to see the rest of the acts of the evening which included headliners The 1975. The band's frontman is Matty Healy, who just happens to be the son of Loose Women star Denise Welch. And it seems Denise and her pals pulled Lewis aside for a snap which was then later posted on Instagram. Ahead of Lewis' surprise set which has delighted fans all over the world, he released his brand new song, Survive, which is already sitting at number 1 in the charts. The emotional song, which charts his battle with anxiety and Tourette's, marks another successful comeback by the singer. The song has become the nation's biggest selling track of the week with Someone You Loved also tipped by the Official Charts Company to re-enter the Top 20. Survive had been described by 28-year old Lewis's team as 'a bold and brave new anthem that underscores a challenging period in his career that ended at Glastonbury 2023 when the Pyramid Stage crowd helped carry an emotional Capaldi over the finish line.' In it, he sings, 'I swear to God I'll survive, if it kills me to, I'm gonna' get up and try, if it's the last thing I'll do.' The worldwide success and adulation took its toll and he stayed out of the limelight before playing the Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage to one of the weekend's biggest crowds. He fought back the tears several times during the show at the Worthy Farm site and was met with a deafening roar having taken the stage. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Powerful' Glastonbury star heading for number 1 single after emotional set
A secret Glastonbury performer is soaring to number 1 just days after an emotional return at the festival. During a weekend which sparked controversy elsewhere on Worthy Farm, Lewis Capaldi made a triumphant return which left fans stunned for all the right reasons. The 28-year-old singer made his comeback on Friday as he was unveiled as a secret performer on the Pyramid Stage two years after stepping away from public life to focus on his mental health. Lewis performed at Worthy Farm in 2023 but was unable to finish a song as he struggled with his Tourette's Syndrome. On Friday, he dropped new single Survive out of nowhere, and took to the iconic Pyramid Stage at 4.55pm Last night, the Official Chars Company revealed Lewis' song is on track to become his sixth Number 1 single. It's said to be leading by over 3,000 chart units just 48 hours since its release. Meanwhile, Someone You Loved – his first number one – could rise back into the charts at number 44, two years after the crowd took over after he was unable to finish singing the track. Back in 2023, Lewis apologised for his Glastonbury performance and admitted he felt 'annoyed' with himself, later making the 'most difficult decision' to retreat from public life and 'adjust' to the impact Tourette's was having. He announced his comeback single on the day of his return, with a heart-wrenching video of the singer preparing to perform onstage, as well as throwback videos of Lewis as a youngster with a guitar. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The musician wrote in the caption: 'It's been a while…link in bio 🌸 x.' He addressed the meaning of the song before performing it for the first time as part of his Glasto set. An emotional Lewis told the huge crowd at the Pyramid Stage: 'The last two years haven't been the best for me, it's been difficult at times. 'I wanted to write a song that was about overcoming that stuff and getting over the other side of it. This has been my goal, to get back here doing this. So, this is the song about that.' Fans were left emotional after seeing the song performed live for the first time. More Trending 'Lewis Capaldi's come back at Glastonbury was so powerful and his new song Survive is so touching,' wrote @alisha_dxx. 'What a guy!! Chuffed for him, so nice to see him back.' 'Why am I so emotional over Lewis Capaldi's come back at Glastonbury 2025 😭😭🥹what a guy!!😭,' added @NikitaBassiSNP. And @Red_Princess said: 'I can't stop my tears watching Lewis Capaldi videos in Glastonbury. Absolute legend. So happy for him.. so proud of him😭❤️' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Lewis Capaldi releases new music amid speculation of Glastonbury set
The 28-year-old last performed at Glastonbury in 2023 before taking a break citing anxiety and announced on New Year's Eve the same year that he planned to take a hiatus to focus on his health. He has released a new song titled Survive and alongside a video montage, with the song playing, he wrote on Instagram: 'It's been a while…'. Last month, he performed on stage for the first time in two years at a charity gig in Edinburgh to raise funds for suicide prevention. Capaldi, from Bathgate, West Lothian, has Tourette's Syndrome and released his first album in 2019, with a second album following in 2023. On New Year's Eve in 2023, Capaldi said in a lengthy Instagram post that he would 'continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself' following the announcement he would take a break from touring after struggling with his voice during his Glastonbury Festival set earlier in the year. Capaldi explored how the pressures of fame have affected him mentally and physically in the Netflix documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now which was released in April 2023. His critically-acclaimed 2019 debut album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent emerged as the biggest-selling UK album of both 2019 and 2020. His hit songs include 2019's Someone You Loved, 2020's Before You Go and 2022's Forget Me. This year's Glastonbury line-up features a number of acts listed as TBA, with a Friday slot on the Pyramid Stage at 4.55pm speculated as one Capaldi could perform in, but this has not been confirmed. Also among the music stars rumoured to be performing a secret set at Glastonbury is New Zealand singer Lorde, whose fourth studio album, Virgin, has just been released.
Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Lewis Capaldi makes incredible return to Glastonbury stage in surprise slot performance
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info West Lothian crooner Lewis Capaldi has made a triumphant return to Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage. The Scottish hit maker had rumours swirling for weeks before the iconic concert kicked off with many wondering whether he would have a shot at redeeming himself after a difficult performance two years ago. In 2023, the star who has been bravely honest about his mental health battle, was visibly struggling with his Tourette's Syndrome to the point where his loyal fans had to finish his songs for him in heart warming fashion, the Record reports. The singer apologised to fans profusely as he was losing his voice and struggling with his vocals. Lewis could been seen looking visibly frustrated throughout the set as he made a heartbreaking announcement to the crowd. But now, it seems the star is back bigger and better than ever as he delighted the masses in Somerset. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Fans believed that Lewis would be playing the mysterious 'TBA' slot on the iconic Pyramid Stage from 4.55pm until 5.30pm today as the singer dropped new song 'Survive' at midnight after billboards appeared at a station close to the Glastonbury site and in Glasgow City Centre with messages of lyrics to the track. Festival goers were also pictured waving signs at the site carrying a picture of the star wearing sunglasses with the words: "Celebrity lookalike contest - Pyramid Stage 16:45 - Absolutely zero cash prize." Last night, Lewis posted for the first time this year with a snippet to his new song. In the tune, Lewis references his mental health challenges and feelings of self-doubt and despair. He sings: 'How long 'til it feels like I'm more than a spoke in a wheel? 'Most nights I fear that I'm not enough. I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up. But when hope is lost and I come undone, I swear to God I'll survive. If it kills me to, I'm gonna get up and try, if it's the last thing I do. 'I've still got something to give. Though it hurts sometimes, I'm gonna get up and live. Until the day that I die.' The Bruises hitmaker took time off in the lead-up to the festival in 2023 to focus on his mental health and told fans on stage he would likely be taking another extended break following the performance. He said: "Look I'm really sorry before we go any further, because this is a pain in the arse," he said. "You've all come out and I'm apologising that my voice is f***ing packing in. Glastonbury I'm really sorry. I'm a bit annoyed with myself here. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "I recently took three weeks off, just because I've been non-stop since the start of the year and wanted a break for my head and my mental health. I wanted to come back and do Glastonbury because it's so incredible and I just want to thank you all for coming out. "I was shit scared but you really made me feel at ease. I'm really sorry. I hope they will let me back on even though it's been a sh**show. "I feel like I'll be taking another break over the next few weeks so you probably won't see me for the rest of the year. But when I do come back and I do see you I hope you're up for watching."
