Scottish singing sensation Lewis Capaldi took a poignant moment during his Australian tour to pay his respects to the victims of the tragic Bondi Beach massacre.
A Solemn Moment On Stage
The 29-year-old artist, currently in the midst of a series of sold-out shows across Australia, directly addressed the recent terrorist attack while performing in Adelaide on Monday night. In videos later shared across social media platforms, Capaldi expressed his sorrow to the audience. "It's horrible when something like that happens," he stated, his tone sombre.
He went on to thank the crowd for their presence, acknowledging the difficulty such events can create. "Thank you very much for coming out and seeing us tonight, because I know things like this sometimes make it difficult to come to stuff like this," Capaldi continued. "So thank you for coming out tonight and being here and sharing this evening with us."
Tour Continues with Perth Show
Capaldi's tour itinerary has seen him perform in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. His next scheduled performance is set for December 17 at the RAC Arena in Perth.
The tour has been marked by more than just musical performances, however. In a lighter moment last week, the 'Someone You Loved' hitmaker surprised staff at the popular Sydney restaurant Paddy Chan. After another sell-out show, Capaldi personally collected a substantial takeaway order.
The eatery celebrated the encounter on social media, posting a photo of the Grammy-nominated artist holding a large paper bag inscribed with the message: 'Enjoy your Spice Box, Paddy Chans x.' Dressed casually in a Golfwang T-shirt, Capaldi smiled warmly for a selfie with staff.
"When Lewis Capaldi ordered seven Spice Boxes after his show. Thanks for choosing us to feed you and the team," the restaurant captioned the Instagram post. Known for its 'Irish Chinese' fusion cuisine, Paddy Chan's spice box reportedly included curry dipping sauce, peppers, onions, seasoned chips, and deep-fried salt and chilli chicken.
On-Stage Banter and Fan Engagements
Capaldi's trademark humour has also been on display during the tour. During a Saturday show in Sydney, he playfully roasted a couple who chose to get engaged in the middle of his set at the Qudos Bank Arena. After fans cheered the proposal displayed on the big screen, Capaldi joked, "That's enough, put the cameras back on me."
He added with a laugh, "How dare you come here and propose! This is my show." The moment referenced a trend of marriage proposals at his concerts in recent years. A similar engagement occurred during his Brisbane concert last week, which the singer also observed from the stage.
Despite the demanding schedule of performances and his characteristic on-stage wit, Capaldi's decision to formally acknowledge the Bondi Beach tragedy underscores a moment of shared community reflection during his successful tour down under.
