In a touching moment at Glastonbury, Lewis Capaldi, the UK chart-topper, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the festival crowd for their support as he battled with Tourette’s syndrome during his performance.
Taking the stage as a Saturday headliner on the Pyramid Stage, Capaldi treated the audience to a series of his hit songs. However, as he grappled with his voice, he was compelled to cut his set short. It was during his final number, “Someone You Loved,” that his voice faltered, prompting the massive crowd to step in and sing along.
One observer, writer Sarah Phelps, took to Twitter to express her admiration, saying, “Lewis Capaldi being held aloft by the crowd as his tics overwhelmed him is massive, so important. Really beautiful. Nobody would have got that a few years ago, would they? This love, care, kindness, understanding, this matters so much. We inch forward, we do, despite all.”
Capaldi, who had taken a break to rest and prepare for his Glastonbury performance, shared his plans to take the remainder of the year off in the hopes of recovering from his mental health struggles. Reflecting on his experience at the festival, he expressed his heartfelt thanks to the audience, stating, “I was s**t-scared, but you really made me feel at ease.” He also apologized for the challenges he faced during his performance and expressed his desire to return to Glastonbury in the future.
He further added, “This genuinely means a lot to me. If I never get to be here again, this has been enough.”
Capaldi’s recent Netflix documentary shed light on how his personal anxiety has intensified as his career has skyrocketed, providing a poignant glimpse into his journey.
The heartwarming support shown by the Glastonbury crowd not only highlighted the power of compassion and understanding but also showcased the progress being made in destigmatizing mental health challenges within the music industry. Lewis Capaldi’s honesty and vulnerability continue to resonate with fans, as he encourages open conversations about mental health.
As Capaldi takes time off to focus on his well-being, fans are eagerly anticipating his return to the stage, knowing that his music carries an important message of resilience and hope.
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