Scottish music sensation Lewis Capaldi has touched down in Western Australia, receiving a warm welcome from eager fans at Perth Airport ahead of his highly anticipated show at RAC Arena.
A Warm Welcome After a Long Absence
Capaldi's arrival on Tuesday marks his return to Australian stages after a two-year break from touring. His 2023 appearances Down Under were cancelled, making this comeback tour a significant moment for his local fanbase. The singer flew into Perth from Adelaide, where he performed earlier in his national tour.
Among the crowd waiting at the terminal was dedicated fan Jasmine Whitehead, 25. A supporter since 2020, she made the trip to the airport despite not being able to attend the concert itself. "I saw him for the first time at Falls Festival back then. I also had tickets for his 2023 tour that got cancelled," Ms Whitehead told PerthNow.
An Approachable Star with Aussie Treats
The Grammy-nominated artist was noted for his remarkably relaxed and approachable demeanour. Contrary to expectations for a star of his calibre, he was not accompanied by security or a large entourage. "Surprisingly he didn't have any security with him or anything," Ms Whitehead observed. "He was very sweet and in a good mood for just coming off a four-hour flight."
Capaldi, dressed casually in a black hoodie, brown shorts, and black sneakers, made no effort to avoid the small gathering of fans. He happily stopped to pose for photographs, sign merchandise, and chat briefly. Ms Whitehead took the opportunity to present the singer with a special gift bag filled with iconic Australian snacks, including Tim Tams, Red Frogs, and a jar of Vegemite, which he gratefully accepted.
Final Stop on a Triumphant Comeback Tour
The Perth performance on Wednesday night will be the final act of Capaldi's Australian tour, which began in Brisbane on December 4 and included stops in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. The tour was announced in July with the singer's characteristic humour, declaring in a video message: "My name's Lewis Capaldi and I'm f**king back, baby."
This tour represents a major milestone for the singer, who in 2023 was forced to pause his career to focus on his mental health and manage symptoms of his Tourette's Syndrome. His candid disclosure to fans at Glastonbury Festival about needing a "wee break" resonated widely, making his return to the stage all the more meaningful for his supporters.
Upon arriving in Perth, Capaldi tagged the city in a social media post, sharing glimpses of his car journey through the streets. For fans like Jasmine Whitehead, who has made a hobby of meeting visiting celebrities, the brief airport encounter was a memorable consolation for missing the concert. "I am very grateful to have met him," she said.
