{"id":72727,"date":"2025-05-04T02:38:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T02:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/72727\/"},"modified":"2025-05-04T02:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T02:38:10","slug":"lewis-capaldi-performs-edinburgh-gig-two-years-on-in-surprise-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/72727\/","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Capaldi performs Edinburgh gig two years on in surprise appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.\"LewisLewis Capaldi returned to the spotlight in Edinburgh on Friday night(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Lewis Capaldi<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>‘s headlining gig, in a low-key appearance which took everyone by surprise.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> raised funds for.<\/p>\n

Fans were asked not to film any of the set, with their phones placed in sealed pouches throughout it, the BBC<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

The West Lothian Someone You Loved singer, who has candidly opened up about his battle<\/a> with tourettes, released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023.<\/p>\n

\"LewisLewis Capaldi has been taking a break from the limelight since 2023 (Image: Leon Neal\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The BBC reported that Tom Walker said: \u201cWhen Lewis confirmed he wanted to do it last minute, I was delighted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve bumped into each other a few times over the years backstage at fezzys (festivals) and events, and he\u2019s a total legend. I know how much pressure this industry can put on artists at times, especially after a bit of a break.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo 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\u2019m buzzing to have been a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lewis Capaldi last performed publicly at Glastonbury in 2023 before taking a break surrounding his struggles with anxiety, and announced on New Year\u2019s Eve the same year that he planned to take a hiatus to focus on his health.<\/p>\n

The singer has previously raised funds for Calm, playing a virtual acoustic concert in 2020 to support the charity. On New Year\u2019s Eve 2020, Capaldi wrote on Instagram that he planned to \u201cmake sure I\u2019m 100% before getting back out there properly\u201d.<\/p>\n

He wrote: \u201cFor now I\u2019m 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to make absolutely sure I\u2019m 100% before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything!\u201d<\/p>\n

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