In another blow to his devoted fans, Morrissey has abruptly canceled his Stockholm concert, citing extreme exhaustion and a growing sense of abandonment by the music industry. The former Smiths frontman, now 66, had been scheduled to perform at Hovet Arena on June 23, but relentless touring across Europe has taken its toll.
“We are travel-weary beyond belief,” Morrissey admitted in a heartfelt post on Morrissey Central. Over the past week, his band crisscrossed six countries, yet the singer laments receiving no backing from any record label to ease the burden of such demanding logistics.
Fans who had purchased tickets were informed that full refunds would be issued, but for many, disappointment runs deeper. This is not the first time Morrissey has canceled shows on short notice — a pattern that has frustrated supporters despite their ongoing loyalty and strong ticket sales.
Beyond physical fatigue, Morrissey took aim at what he perceives as a broken music system that has repeatedly failed him. His highly anticipated album Bonfire of Teenagers, recorded between 2020 and 2021, remains shelved following a split with Capitol Records. “No label will release our music, no radio will play our music,” he stated, exposing the deep disconnect between commercial gatekeepers and an artist who still draws large crowds.
The singer further criticized what he called the UK’s "idiot culture," claiming genuine artists are being silenced by a risk-averse industry unwilling to support alternative voices or perspectives. His long history of friction with record labels dates back to his days with The Smiths, when disputes over promotion and contractual obligations plagued the band even at the height of their success.
Despite recent setbacks, Morrissey remains determined to continue touring. “The wagon rolls on to Berlin, 27 June,” he declared. As debates about artist welfare and industry accountability intensify, his situation shines a harsh light on the financial and emotional toll many musicians endure behind the scenes.
