On October 10, 2025, singer Sombr surprised fans at NYC’s Pier 17 by dueting with Sam Smith, fulfilling a childhood dream.

On October 10, 2025, New York City singer Sombr performed at The Rooftop at Pier 17, surprising fans by inviting Sam Smith onstage for a duet of Smith’s “Not the Only One.” The moment was deeply personal, as Sombr shared a video of himself at 14 singing the same song during his LaGuardia High School audition, a school he attended but left after his 2022 breakout hit “Caroline.” He told Smith, “All I wanted to do was be like you,” prompting an emotional response. The performance, shared on Instagram, marked a full-circle moment in Sombr’s journey from aspiring student to emerging artist. He returned to the venue the following night for another show.