Morrissey Cancels Stockholm Concert, Blames ‘Zero Music Industry Support’
STOCKHOLM — Legendary artist Morrissey has abruptly canceled his Stockholm concert, citing “zero music industry support” and intense travel exhaustion in a deeply personal message shared with fans.
The former Smiths frontman posted a statement on Morrissey Central announcing the show’s cancellation and describing the emotional and logistical toll of touring without backing from record labels or mainstream platforms.
‘We Dream of Stockholm’ — But Can’t Reach It
In the statement, Morrissey wrote,
“The pain at not reaching Stockholm this week is horrific for the band and crew… there is no financial support from imaginary record labels to get us to such places.”
The singer said his team had traveled through six countries in just seven days and were “travel-weary beyond belief.” While he expressed admiration for fans in Scandinavia — including in Reykjavik, Trondheim, Helsinki, and Aarhus — he lamented the lack of infrastructure or backing to make those performances a reality.
Ticket Sales Soar — But No Label, No Airplay
Despite strong attendance numbers, Morrissey claimed that the music industry has essentially turned its back on his work:
“No label will release our music, no radio will play our music… and yet our ticket sales are sensational. What does this tell us about the state of Art in 2025?”
The artist’s frustrations echo ongoing challenges for veteran musicians in a digital-first industry that prioritizes streaming metrics over legacy acclaim.
European Tour Continues — But For How Long?
Morrissey’s summer tour includes stops across Germany, Turkey, and Greece, with a planned return to the U.S. in September and South America later in the fall. However, fans are questioning how sustainable the tour is given his crew’s visible fatigue and lack of support.
Some fans expressed confusion and disappointment online, with Instagram commenters saying the cancellation notice “made absolutely zero sense” and asking “why schedule so many dates without proper funding?”
Despite the turbulence, Morrissey promised to move ahead with a Berlin show on June 27 “with the grace of God.”
A Legacy at a Crossroads
At 66, Morrissey remains a powerful figure with a loyal international following. Yet his comments point to a larger conversation in the industry — about how veteran artists navigate the modern streaming economy and shifting priorities of labels and media.
His last words to fans in the post were notably emotional:
“I love all of you with whatever is left of my doomed heart.”
What’s your take on Morrissey’s cancellation and his critique of the music industry? Has streaming changed how we support legacy artists? Let us know at ChicagoMusicGuide.com.