Wasserman on Lewis Capaldi’s emotional return

Agents Alex Hardee and Ryan Penty speak to IQ about the Scottish singer-songwriter's "heartwarming" live comeback

News By James Hanley | 16 July 2025

Wasserman Music’s Alex Hardee and Ryan Penty have given the inside story on Lewis Capaldi’s triumphant live comeback in an exclusive interview with IQ.

Capaldi, who had recently been diagnosed with Tourette’s, took a two-year break from touring to focus on his mental and physical health after struggling to finish his Glastonbury set in June 2023.

The beloved 28-year-old picked up where he left off by making a surprise return to the Pyramid Stage last month.

“We had…

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