Calum Scott concluded the 2022 dates of his ‘Bridges’ World Tour in South Africa at the end of November, with incredible performances in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The Durban concert however was unable to take place but a new date has been set as Calum Scott returns to Durban on March 31st next year, bringing the show to fruition as soon as possible, which was key for all involved.
“We were all devastated when the initial show was cancelled, but Durban for us all was a really important place to get back to with such a committed fan base. Calum’s first show in SA back in 2018 was in Durban and a favourite show for him. Setting a new date was a key thing for him and us, so we are all delighted to have secured a date early next year,” comments Breakout Events.
Tickets already bought to the 25 November 2022 concert are valid for the 31 March 2023 date at the Botanic Gardens and the team are all looking forward to seeing everyone there.
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Calum Scott released his sophomore album Bridges in June of this year, which sees the multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter’s most fearlessly candid and captivating work yet. The Bridges album saw Calum working with A-list producers like eight-time GRAMMY Award®-winner Greg Kurstin (Paul McCartney, Elton John, Adele) and pushing his songwriting into bold new directions.
“From touring all over the world and seeing how people have been affected by my music, I realized how important it is for me to keep writing from a very honest place,” says Calum. “I’ve learned that I can take the painful things I’ve been through, then create something beautiful that helps people to process their feelings, to take action, to become more compassionate and understanding of others, or just to escape from the world for a while. For me this new album is about sharing things I’ve never shared before and taking leaps that sometimes feel terrifying, with the hope that it will bring some inspiration or reassurance to anyone who needs it.”
While Bridges sometimes journeys into emotionally heavy terrain — shedding light on such complex issues as mental health, self-worth, and loss — “Heaven” emerges as a moment of pure bliss as Calum speaks to the sublime power of surrendering to love. Along with “Heaven,” Bridges includes the previously released singles “Biblical” (a heart-on-sleeve ballad Calum later followed with an American Sign Language version made in collaboration with the Tony Award®-winning Deaf West Theatre), “Rise” (a wildly soaring track whose video features a mesmerizing performance from British actor Georgia Hirst), and “If You Ever Change Your Mind” (a bittersweet but empowered piece produced by Kurstin). In addition, the album features Calum’s deeply empathetic cover of Scottish artist Greg Holden’s 2015 track “Boys in the Street” — a devastating but life-affirming account of a father’s struggle to accept his openly gay son. Accompanied by a stark and stunning black-and-white video, Calum’s impassioned take on “Boys in the Street” premiered earlier this month.
For Calum, one of the most thrilling aspects of Bridges’ release is the opportunity to perform its songs live, including his eagerly awaited South African tour. “Looking out and seeing everyone connecting with these songs I’ve written in the most tragic or beautiful moments is the closest thing to magic that I’ll ever get,” Calum says. “It never stops inspiring me to be as real and sincere in my music as I possibly can.”
