Capaldi expressed his apologies to fans who had made travel and accommodation arrangements
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has announced that he will be taking a three-week break to focus on his mental health.
The decision comes in order to focus on his well-being before his performance at Glastonbury Festival on June 24.
In a message shared on social media Capaldi expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received during the promotion of his new album but admitted to struggling both mentally and physically due to the demanding schedule.
“It’s been such an incredible time leading into this new album,
and seeing all of the support from everyone has been beyond anything I could
have ever dreamed of.”
“That said, the last few months have been
full on both mentally and physically, I haven’t been home properly since
Christmas and at this moment I’m struggling to get to grips with it all.”
He
stated the need to rest and recover in order to be at his best for upcoming
shows and ensure that he can continue doing what he loves in the long term.
Capaldi had to cancel several shows in Glasgow, Dublin, London, and Norway,
including a performance at Capital FM's Summertime Ball on June 11.
He
expressed his apologies to fans who had made travel and accommodation
arrangements, acknowledging the impact of his decision.
LEWIS CAPALDI WILL focus on his mental health for the next
three weeks. On Monday, June 5, the Scottish singer-songwriter announced
that he will “cancel all commitments” until his big Glastonbury Fest
performance on June 24 so he can prioritize his well-being.
“It’s
been such an incredible time leading into this new album, and seeing all of
the support from everyone has been beyond anything I could have ever dreamed
of,” Capaldi wrote. “That said, the last few months have been full on both
mentally and physically, I haven’t been home properly since Christmas and at
this moment I’m struggling to get to grips wit it all.”
“I need
to take a moment to rest and recover, to be at my best and ready for
Glastonbury and all of the other incredible shows coming up so that I’m able
to continue doing what I love for a long time to come,” he continued.
Capaldi
had shows scheduled for Glasgow, Dublin, London, and Norway over the next
few of weeks, including a set at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball on June 11.
He
ended his statement by thanking fans who spent money on travel and hotels to
see him and said he’s “extremely sorry for the impact” of his decision to
take a step back.
Singer Lewis Capaldi has hinted that he might
'quit' his music career over mental health concerns.
The Before
You Go artist confessed that his Imposter and Tourette's syndromes might
make continuing in music impossible.
The Scottish
Singer-songwriter opened up about the challenges and pressure he faced while
producing his second album, alongside his documentary and amid the
pandemic.
In an interview cited by The Hollywood Reporter the
artist said: “I needed to hear that something is not terribly wrong with
me."
“My Tourette’s I can deal with because I know that it’s not
life-threatening. The vertigo I think is because I’ve had bronchitis, and
I’m coming off the anti-anxiety medicine Sertraline. I also have an ear
infection. It’s an amalgamation of lots of exciting ailments.”
Later
in the interview, Capaldi revealed how his mental health is affecting his
ability to make music.
“It’s only making music that does this to
me. Otherwise I can be fine for months at a time. So it’s a weird situation.
Right now, the trade-off is worth it."
"But if it gets to a point
where I’m doing irreparable damage to myself, I’ll quit. I hate hyperbole
but it is a very real possibility that I will have to pack music in,"
Capaldi added.
