Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has announced he is taking a break from performing after his huge Glastonbury set.
The 'Someone You Loved' singer was due to headline Belfast Vital at Boucher Road Playing Fields on Sunday, September 3 2023.
Lewis has cancelled all of his upcoming shows as he says he is "going to be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future".
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He has apologised "to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year".
For those who bought tickets for Capaldi's Belfast Vital gig, a full refund will be credited by Ticketmaster to the ticket purchaser’s account within the next 7 working days.
In an Instagram statement, the singer said: "Hello everyone. First of all, thank you to Glastonbury for having me, for singing along when I needed it and for all the amazing messages afterwards. It really does mean the world.
"The fact that this probably won't come as a surprise doesn't make it any easier to write, but I'm very sorry to let you know I'm going to be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future.
"I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I'd hoped 3 weeks away would sort me out. But the truth is I'm still learning to adjust to 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 so during this past year when I've needed it more than ever.
"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. Playing for you every night is all I've ever dreamed of so this has been the most difficult decision of mv life. I'll be back as soon as I possibly can.
"All my love, always, Lewis x."
Ahead of his Glastonbury performance at the weekend, Lewis took to social media to announce that he would not perform in the lead-up to the set to "rest and recover", stating he had not been home since Christmas.
In an emotional post, he said: "I need to take these three weeks to be Lewis from Glasgow for a bit, spend some time with my family and friends and do normal life things that are an important part of me feeling better.
"I hope everyone understands."
While performing at the Pyramid Stage on Saturday, Lewis could be seen struggling to sing as a result of his ticks - a symptom of his recently diagnosed Tourettes syndrome.
During the show he said: "I feel like I’ll be taking another wee break for the next few weeks, you might not see me for the rest of the year.
"But when I do come back and I do see you I hope you’re up for watching."
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