Scottish hitmaker Lewis Capaldi delighted fans at Tom Walker’s gig at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh in honour of a leading mental health charity.
Lewis Capaldi delighted fans with a sensational comeback this weekend. It comes as the Scottish singing sensation has taken a step back from his music in the past two years, after putting his mental health first.
The Glasgow-born singer, 28, made a surprise appearance at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms on Friday, May 2. He graced the stage as part of Tom Walker’s headlining gig, in a low-key appearance which took everyone by surprise.
On Friday night, the singer-songwriter performed six songs, including 2019 hit Someone You Loved, in aid of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm), a mental health charity he has previously raised funds for.
Fans were asked not to film any of the set, with their phones placed in sealed pouches throughout it, the BBC reported.
The West Lothian Someone You Loved singer, who has candidly opened up about his battle with tourettes, released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023.
Tom Walker said the appearance was a last-minute decision from the Bruises singer, and fans were told to stay around for a secret act in addition to him and Nina Nesbitt.
The BBC reported that Tom Walker said: “When Lewis confirmed he wanted to do it last minute, I was delighted.
“We’ve bumped into each other a few times over the years backstage at fezzys (festivals) and events, and he’s a total legend. I know how much pressure this industry can put on artists at times, especially after a bit of a break.
“So for him to be able to play a little secret gig in a safe space without all the phones, the noise and the expectations was perfect. I’m buzzing to have been a part of it.”
Lewis Capaldi last performed publicly at Glastonbury in 2023 before taking a break surrounding his struggles with anxiety, and announced on New Year’s Eve the same year that he planned to take a hiatus to focus on his health.
The singer has previously raised funds for Calm, playing a virtual acoustic concert in 2020 to support the charity. On New Year’s Eve 2020, Capaldi wrote on Instagram that he planned to “make sure I’m 100% before getting back out there properly”.
He wrote: “For now I’m going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life.
“I want to make absolutely sure I’m 100% before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything!”
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