Lewis Capaldi cancels Australian tour dates to get his ‘mental and physical health in order’

Lewis Capaldi cancelled his Australian tour dates on Tuesday with a heartfelt message to all his fans. 

The international singing sensation, 26, apologised profusely on Instagram as he announced he would no longer be touring ‘for the foreseeable future’.

He was initially slated to play shows in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne between July 1 and July 15, before heading to Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass on July 21.

However, the Scotsman has cancelled all shows in Australia moving forward due to persistent struggles he is experiencing with his Tourette’s symptoms. 

‘I’m so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve,’ he wrote in a lengthy message. 

He added: ‘Playing for you every night is all I’ve ever dreamed of so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as I possible can.’ 

The move didn’t come as a shock to fans as the Someone You Loved hitmaker had difficulties completing his most recent show in Glastonbury on Saturday.   

Lewis became emotional during the set as his tics made it difficult to complete songs, prompting fans to sing along in a heartwarming show of support.  

The international singing sensation apologised profusely on Instagram as he announced he would no longer be touring ‘for the foreseeable future’

He had taken three weeks off before his gig on the Pyramid Stage, but admitted it was not enough as he cancelled the remaining 24 live dates he had scheduled. 

‘I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I’d hoped three weeks away would sort me out,’ he explained in his message.

‘But the truth is I’m still learning to adjust to the the impact of my Tourette’s, and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.

‘I know I’m incredibly fortunate to be able to take some time out when others can’t and I’d like to thank my amazing family, friends, team, medical professionals and all of you who’ve been so supportive every step of the way through the good times and even more during this past year when I’ve needed it more than ever.’ 

He was initially slated to play shows in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne between July 1 and July 15, before heading to Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass on July 21