Morrissey has canceled his upcoming Stockholm show, citing a lack of financial support from record labels to continue touring. The statement was posted on Morrissey Central.
The former Smiths frontman expressed his frustration with the current state of the music industry and his inability to reach Scandinavian audiences despite strong ticket sales.
“The pain at not reaching Stockholm this week is horrific for the band and crew,” Morrissey said. “I know it’s impossible for people to understand, but we dream of Stockholm, Reykjavik, Trondheim, Helsinki, Aarhus … but there is no financial support from imaginary record labels to get us to such places.”
He continued to describe the challenges his touring party faces while traveling across multiple countries.
“In the last seven days we have traveled into six countries, and we are travel-weary beyond belief,” he said. “We can barely see. We pray to God that someone, somewhere can help us reach Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark … where we have thousands upon thousands of friends, yet absolutely zero music industry support.”
Morrissey also highlighted the contradiction between his commercial success and industry support.
“No label will release our music, no radio will play our music … and yet our ticket sales are sensational,” he said. “What does this tell us about the state of Art in 2025? The wagon rolls on to Berlin, 27 June. With the grace of God we will all gather. I love all of you with whatever is left of my doomed heart.”
This latest cancellation reflects broader challenges that have marked Morrissey’s recent touring history. He continues to draw substantial audiences worldwide despite these obstacles.
Pollstar reported that Morrissey’s 2024 North American tour demonstrated his enduring commercial appeal. A single venue in Ontario, Canada generated over $400,000 in gross revenue. The strong performance numbers underscore his claim about sensational ticket sales, even as he struggles with industry backing.
The artist has already announced plans for a fall 2025 North American tour. The tour features performances at prestigious venues including Montreal’s Place Bell and New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Pollstar noted that these bookings reflect his continued relevance and drawing power in major markets. This contradicts his assertions about lack of support.
However, Morrissey’s touring challenges extend beyond financial backing. Morrissey Solo documented that recent UK ticket sales have shown concerning trends. Some venues reported lower-than-expected attendance figures. This pattern suggests that while his core fanbase remains loyal, broader market appeal may be shifting.
The contrast between his North American success and European struggles highlights the complex dynamics facing veteran artists in today’s music landscape. The Union Event Center confirmed that upcoming tour dates continue to be scheduled across multiple continents. This indicates that promoters still view him as a viable live act despite his public complaints about industry support.
The artist’s next scheduled performance is set for Berlin on June 27.
