Morrissey cancels Stockholm Concert: Reasons behind burnout, tour struggles, fan reactions, and what’s next for his European tour

Claiming to be burnt out and not being supported from within the fraternity, Morrissey cancelled his concert in Stockholm on June 23. Set to take place at the Hovet Arena, he says his band is too tired to keep going.

He said the reason was extreme tiredness after touring too much. He and his band performed in six countries in just seven days, which made them super exhausted, as per the report by Tribune.

Morrissey cancels Stockholm show

Morrissey said they are "travel-weary beyond belief" and couldn’t go on with the Stockholm show. Refunds will be given to fans at the point where they bought tickets. He confirmed the next concert is still on and will happen in Berlin on June 27.


Morrissey also said there has been "zero support" from the music industry during this tour, even though ticket sales were strong. He complained that doing shows in Scandinavia is super hard now because there’s no sponsorship or financial help, as stated by Tribune.

This isn’t the first concert he canceled recently. Earlier in June, he skipped a show in Madrid because of bad sinusitis. Before that, he also canceled shows in the US due to illness and tiredness.

Fans have mixed feelings, some feel bad for him and support his honesty, but others are upset with all the cancellations. Still, many fans hope the Berlin concert will happen and that Morrissey gets better soon, according to the report by Tribune.

Morrissey’s music career and background

Morrissey shot to fame as the lead singer for up and coming band The Smiths, one of the most successful British bands between 1982 and 1987. However in 1987,The Smiths broke up, setting up Morrissey's solo career. His debut album, Viva Hate, broke records and was at the top of the UK charts, as per the report by Udiscovermusic.

He has released several other albums since then, many of which placed in the Top 10 of UK charts. His influence stretches far even to artists such as Noel Gallagher and Jeff Buckley who have credited him during their careers.

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In 1959, Morrissey was born in Lancashire and later relocated to Manchester where he had to endure harsh life conditions while growing up. In comparison to The Smiths era, Morrissey’s music today deploys combinations of sad yet funny content blended alongside some dark themes. He once served briefly as a vocalist for punk groups like Nosebleeds. Among his hit albums are Your Arsenal released in 92 and Vauxhall I which came out in 94 claiming a No.1 spot on the UK chart, according to the report by Udiscovermusic.

Morrissey also faced backlash over his political opinions which found him entangled in controversy when he paraded the Union flag during a performance back in '92.

While taking time away from performing around the late ‘90s, he made an incredible comeback in ‘04 when he released “You Are The Quarry”. Health struggles like bleeding ulcer and pneumonia derailed Morrissey's career a bit, with some shows getting cancelled. His autobiography was published in 2013, along with the release of his album World peace is none.

FAQs

Q1. Why did Morrissey cancel his Stockholm concert?
Morrissey canceled the Stockholm concert due to extreme exhaustion and lack of support from the music industry during his tour.

Q2. When and where is Morrissey’s next concert?
Morrissey’s next concert is scheduled to take place in Berlin on June 27.