Unforgettable Moment: Lewis Capaldi Shocks Glastonbury Crowd as Audience Beautifully Finishes Song When He Loses Voice

Lewis Capaldi performs at the Glastonbury Festival on June 24, 2023. Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock

Lewis Capaldi eagerly took the stage as the headliner for Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, June 24. However, amidst his performance of "Someone You Loved," his voice unexpectedly faltered. Addressing the crowd, the 26-year-old Scottish singer honestly admitted, "I must confess, I am starting to lose my voice up here. Nevertheless, we will persevere and continue until the very end." Capaldi then graciously apologized for the unforeseen vocal disruption and implored the audience, "I kindly ask that you all sing along with me as loudly as possible. Will you do that for me?"

During his performance, Capaldi, dressed casually in a white shirt, began singing his 2019 single. However, he had to pause shortly after starting the chorus. In an amazing display of support, the enthusiastic audience at the Worthy Farm stage eagerly shouted out the lyrics in his place.

Early on Sunday, June 25, one Twitter user captured the sentiment perfectly, stating, "I'm not crying, you are. Brilliant from the crowd and brilliant too from Lewis. Even though he knows he's struggling, he still takes the stage, displaying true courage."

Another person expressed, "When Lewis Capaldi was feeling overwhelmed by his Tourette's, he was uplifted by thousands of voices. It was like having a spiritual encounter, listening to them sing. The impact on Capaldi must have been incredibly deep. It doesn't even matter if you're a fan of the song; it's simply beautiful and moving."

In February 2020, Capaldi received a Brit Award for his song "Someone You Loved." However, in September 2022, he made the announcement that he had been diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome.

"I've always had this condition," stated the singer of "Wish You the Best" during an Instagram Live session. "So, I frequently twitch my shoulder, and you can see people questioning it in the comments of every TikTok video. It's understandable; curiosity is normal. I understand."

At that time, Capaldi also mentioned, "It's a new experience for me, and I haven't really educated myself much about it - I'm still learning. I even had Botox injected into my shoulder to prevent the twitching. It worked for a while, but the most difficult part is that it happens when I'm excited, stressed, and even happy. It occurs all the time."

Capaldi, who has openly discussed his mental health challenges, recently revealed that he has decided to cancel his upcoming concert series leading up to Glastonbury.

In a statement on Instagram on June 5, he stated, "I have recognized the need to take a break and recuperate in order to be in my best form and fully prepared for Glastonbury and the other remarkable shows on the horizon. This will enable me to continue pursuing my passion for a significant amount of time. I am fortunate to have the unwavering support and assistance from the amazing individuals in my life, for which I am immensely grateful."

Capaldi announced on Saturday his intention to prolong his break from touring following the British festival. "It's likely that you won't be seeing much of me for the remainder of the year, perhaps even longer," he remarked. "However, when I eventually return and have the pleasure of seeing you again, I hope you'll still be enthusiastic about watching our performances."