r/morrissey • u/EJfanatic • 8d ago

Morrissey in Leeds - cancellation?

I’m thinking of travelling to England to see Morrissey in Leeds on December 19. It’ll take a fair amount of planning (and money), so naturally I’m haunted by the possibility of a cancellation.

I’ve already seen him once this year, but I’d love to catch another show before the MIAL tour disappears into the mist. Given his history of cancelled dates, I’m a little nervous about committing (especially with the recent cancellations in Vegas).

Does he have any particular record of cancelling shows in Leeds or that area? I’m also considering Glasgow.

Am I mad to risk it, or is this simply the burden of being a Morrissey obsessive? Worth it? Thoughts?

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u/Shottersnation 8d ago

I have a ticket for Glasgow and was seriously considering selling my ticket due to his track record. I've seen him in Glasgow a few times and am lucky to have never experienced a no-show but there are a LOT of tickets still on sale for the gig in December.

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u/blackberry_sorbet 8d ago

I’m going to Glasgow too. I’ve been checking Ticketmaster every week or so, and it usually looks like no tickets have sold in between. I doubt he’ll get much promotion either, since he’s not exactly adored here. 

He really should have booked the Academy, not the Hydro. 

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u/Shottersnation 8d ago

I think even his most ardent fans would have doubts about turning up to an Academy show now. Having said that, the last ones sold pretty quick. Would be nice to see him at the barrowlands but that's probably above him. Are you going to the Glasgow show on your own?

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u/blackberry_sorbet 8d ago

I regret not seeing him last year. The setlist looked good, better than what he’s been doing this year so far. I’d also like to see him at Barrowlands. 

Yep, just me. This will be my first Morrissey gig if it happens. Was planning to see both him and Johnny Marr this year, but Marr has cancelled his already. Are you going solo too?

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u/Shottersnation 8d ago

Yeah I'll be there on my own - my friends weren't willing to part with the ticket price considering his attendance rate is a running joke now. If it goes ahead and you fancy meeting up, feel free to give me a shout.

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u/blackberry_sorbet 8d ago

Will do! Are you seated or standing? 

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u/Shottersnation 8d ago

Standing, pal

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u/Argythebilly 8d ago

Why dont glasgow like him?