After admitting he's having "mental and physical difficulties," Lewis Capaldi canceled a number of upcoming performances.
In order to be "Lewis from Glasgow for a bit," the Scottish singer claims he needs a break from touring.
Online, Lewis is receiving a lot of love and support for prioritizing his mental health despite the fact that many of his fans are now broke.
He's not the only pop star to have decided to take a break in the recent months, either.
A lot of well-known performers have recently postponed tour dates, including Sam Fender, Wet Leg, and Arlo Parks.
Does this willingness to take time away from work to take care of oneself, then, indicate that the music business is evolving?
People using the service at the mental health nonprofit Music Minds Matter have increased over the past few years.
According to the organization's director Joe Hastings, while artists may seem to lead "really glamorous and exciting" lives, the truth oftentimes is very different.
According to him, the work and pressure placed on those working in the music industry is not sufficiently acknowledged.
With demanding schedules, asocial work habits, and a lot of travel, there is a great deal of pressure.
But in order to prevent burnout, it's also crucial to prioritize your health. ".
Joe believes it's critical for well-known musicians like Lewis to open up about their own struggles because it has a real impact on other musicians.
He wants creatives to view downtime as an investment in their future. " .
Ruth Royall, a producer and DJ for drum and bass, wholeheartedly concurred with that statement.
"Artists have long been treated like commodities, but with the increase in mental health conversations, things are getting much better," she claims.
Ruth, who is from Bristol, believes Lewis' action was "incredibly brave," especially in light of the effect it would have on fans and other people.
Before embarking on a month-long international tour before a summer jam-packed with UK festivals, she claims to have recently taken some "downtime" to ensure she was prepared.
"The entire music industry lifestyle is very hurried, so I took a break from social media and made sure to spend time with friends and family. ".
Despite the fact that the majority of us won't be able to relate to a life spent traveling from gig to gig, music therapist Tamsin Embleton claims that we can all relate to the pressures that artists must deal with.
She saw firsthand how exhausting touring can be while working in the music industry as a booking agent before completing her training as a therapist.
You must consistently give your best effort while dealing with unfamiliar situations and people, according to her.
In order to manage what he can handle, Tamsin says Lewis has canceled every performance up until Glastonbury later this month.
"It's crucial to keep your composure. Planning a tour for an artist requires asking yourself, "What do they struggle with?".
Instead of letting ambition push you past the physical and mental boundaries of your body, it's important to take manageable, sustainable action. ".
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