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Lewis Capaldi introduces Livelive mental health scheme on his latest tour
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8 Mar 2020, 17:57
Lewis Capaldi is pioneering a new mental health support system, Livelive, on his latest tour - desgined to help fans who suffer from panic attacks and social anxiety.
The service was introduced after the UK's biggest selling musical artist of 2019 opened up about his own struggles with panic attacks - prompting positive feedback from his followers on social media.
Ticket-holders have access to an email support service to keep up-to-date with the on-site facilities ahead of the show, with trained professionals on hand at the venues to provide advice and care.
There are also quiet rooms for concertgoers to gather their thoughts, a buddy system to help fans attending the gigs on their own find company and readily-available advice for longer-term solutions to any mental health issues.
The scheme is funded by a 50p surcharge on each ticket sold, with any additional cost covered by Livelive.
Speaking to the Guardian, Livelive co-founder Jack Williamson said: “One in 10 people have anxiety, and we saw that there was an opportunity for us to provide that support for people.”
Williamson added that talks are being held with venues and artists around the world with a view to introducing similar services for their events. “In an ideal world this support would be available at any venue. Even if it only helps one person, it’s worth it.”
Lewis' tour continues this week:
MARCH 2020 8th March - Dublin 3Arena 9th March - Dublin 3Arena 11th March - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena 12th March - London SSE Arena Wembley 13th March - London SSE Arena Wembley 15th March - Aberdeen P&J Live
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