Florence Welch has hinted that she may make a surprise appearance on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour after collaborating with the American artist on the song Florida!!! The British singer, 37, and her band Florence & The Machine recently worked with Taylor on The Tortured Poets Department. In an interview with British Vogue, Florence revealed that Taylor approached her with a concept and story for the song, which is Florence’s favorite way to start songwriting. Florence described Taylor as sweet and down-to-earth, despite her massive fame as a pop phenomenon.
As Florence prepares to return to the stage after a hiatus, she has announced her debut at the upcoming BBC Proms season. The singer had taken a break following the premature end of her Dance Fever tour last summer. She will be performing tracks from her 2009 album Lungs with the support of an orchestra at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which she describes as an honor and exciting opportunity. The BBC Proms is an eight-week summer season featuring daily orchestral classical music concerts and other events, with a total of 90 concerts taking place.
In addition to Florence, Sam Smith has also been confirmed to perform at the BBC Proms this year. The singer, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will headline a concert on August 2. Sam has put on controversial shows in the past and is known for their risque outfits and boundary-pushing performances. The announcement of their performance at the BBC Proms indicates that the show will be appropriate for the festival’s audience. Both Florence and Sam’s inclusion in the festival lineup adds diversity and excitement to the upcoming season.
Florence’s return to the stage comes after a period of health challenges. In September 2023, she underwent life-saving surgery, which forced her to cancel several gigs. She made a triumphant comeback at the Meo Kalorama Festival in Lisbon, where she performed her hit songs and displayed her trademark dance moves. Florence admitted that she was not yet ready to disclose the details of her health ordeal but assured her fans that she would be back to performing. The singer also expressed gratitude for the accuracy of her songs in predicting her experiences during her Dance Fever tour.
Unfortunately, Florence faced another setback when she broke her foot during a performance at London’s O2 Arena, leading to the postponement of her Dance Fever tour. In a heartfelt statement, she expressed her sorrow at having to cancel shows due to her injury. Florence emphasized that dancing on an injury was not advisable and that she had been advised to refrain from performing to avoid further damage. Despite the disappointment of postponing the tour, Florence expressed her love and gratitude to her fans and expressed a desire to get back on her feet and return to performing as soon as possible. Her dedication to her art and her fans is evident throughout her struggles and triumphs in the music industry.
