TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - We The Fest currently looks for a replacement after the Scotland singer Lewis Capaldi canceled his show at the Jakarta music festival this month.
“Please wait a bit. We are trying, and hopefully, in the next 3 weeks we can deliver good news,” said Brand Consultant Ismaya Live Sarah Deshita to Tempo when met in South Jakarta, Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Lewis Capaldi's Performance Cancelled in We The Fest 2023
On his Instagram, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Lewis Capaldi shared his plan to rest temporarily from all plans to perform to focus on his mental and physical wellbeing. On the same day, We The Fest announced the cancellation of the Before You Go singer’s performance at the event.
The singer suffers from Tourette syndrome, which caused him to suddenly lost his voice at Glastonbury Festival on June 24, 2023. The festival audience then sang along with him.
We The Fest Refrains from Announcing Replacement
Sarah respects the disappointment of the concert-goers. But she asks the audience to understand that the singer’s health condition forced him to cancel not only his performance in Jakarta but worldwide.
While the organizer refuses to disclose any potential replacement for Lewis Capaldi, they indicated a special performance will occur.
International artists including The Stroke, The 1975, Daniel Caesar, Sabrina Carpenter, DeVita - as well as national artists including Gigi, Hindia, and Efek Rumah Kaca are set to electrify We The Fest on July 21 through 23, 2023 in GBK Sports Complex in Senayan, Jakarta.
DANIEL A. FAJRI / NAJLA (Translator)
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