Scottish superstar partners with TikTok to encourage the nation to take a moment to rest from everyday life

  • The ‘Room to Reflect’ experience was narrated by Lewis Capaldi, offering a sanctuary from the London daily grind to meditate and escape the hustle and bustle of the capital
  • The pop-up follows TikTok’s new wind-down feature, designed to encourage young people to switch TikTok off after 10pm

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LONDON, UK, 2nd July 2025: Chart-topping Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi (@lewiscapaldi) delighted fans in London’s West End on Wednesday evening, making a surprise appearance to launch the ‘Room to Reflect’ immersive experience. Developed in partnership with TikTok, the sanctuary offered Londoners a break and to take a moment to reset following the release of its new wind-down feature designed to help young users switch off.

Fresh from the release of his bold and courageous comeback single 'Survive', which is on course to be Number 1 this week, and highly-emotional surprise return to Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage stage last weekend, Lewis Capaldi and TikTok collaborated to create a unique space in Covent Garden. The ‘Room to Reflect’ provided a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the West End, inviting Londoners to pause and reflect with a guided wellness experience voiced by Capaldi himself.

The experience featured calm, soft lighting and ambient sound, with Capaldi’s voice guiding each visitor through a short mindfulness session. Participants received a personalised video of their session, which included a link to the ‘Survive’ sound on TikTok, encouraging fans to share their experience and Capaldi's new music with their followers.

Lisa Skeppner, Music Partnerships Manager at TikTok, commented: "It’s been amazing to see the TikTok community rally behind Lewis Capaldi’s return, not just to the stage, but hopefully straight back to the top of the charts. With today’s ‘Room to Reflect’ we wanted to create a moment that encouraged people to pause and reset. The fact that ‘Survive’ is now number one in the mid-weeks is a testament to the power of that message and the love for Lewis on TikTok. Welcome back!"

Andy Knox, strategic commercial director for Lewis Capaldi (management), said: “In a world where so much time is now spent on phones and online, it’s great to have real life, physical moments that help bring people together. Seeing the fans come out in their droves to welcome Lewis back was heartwarming and I’m so glad that the TikTok team helped bring the idea to life and make it a reality. Massive shout out to Amelia Studios who produced the whole event too! Proper team effort.”

Lewis Capaldi added: "The booth is here for everyone to come down, share their stories, what they have been through and take a few moments to be calm, focus on themselves and their mental health. My new single ‘Survive’ is all about coming through hard times, coming out the other end of it, and overcoming stuff. It's truly great to be back performing again - that's something I've missed massively - and I'm just so glad to be doing what I love.”

@lewiscapaldi thanks so much to everyone that came down to the Room to Reflect booth yesterday x @TikTok @TikTok UK #newmusic #survive ♬ Survive - Lewis Capaldi

In March, TikTok announced a new wind-down feature, a way to encourage young people to switch off at night. If a teen decides to use TikTok after 10pm, its For You feed will be interrupted by a guided meditation exercise, helping teens wind down for the night. A study of 500 teens aged 13-17 and their parents, commissioned by TikTok and conducted by OnePoll, revealed that breathing techniques and meditation are among the top skills teens are picking up from social media, with one in three willing to try meditation (35%) or mindfulness (33%) to help them to relax.

Dubbed 'The King of TikTok', Lewis Capaldi was the most viewed UK artist on TikTok in 2023 and consistently ranks among the platform’s top global artists. Known for his humour, authenticity, and vulnerability, Capaldi has cultivated a unique connection with the TikTok community, who have consistently shown him immense support. His return to TikTok ahead of the ‘Room to Reflect’ launch has been met with universal acclaim. A recent TikTok LIVE session from his home before heading to the event drew thousands of fans, and the official ‘Survive’ track has already been used in thousands of posts, with searches for Lewis Capaldi on TikTok having increased 892%, with video views surpassing 236%, in the last week alone.

Exclusive TikTok content, including behind-the-scenes footage and spotlight videos from the activation, will be available to fans on the TikTok platform.