Morrissey concert in Auckland, NZ - cancelled

The Auckland show in two nights time has been cancelled. This was to be the last concert of the current tour.

Information from the promoter:

This event has been CANCELLED...

Morrissey: 40 Years of Morrissey on Thursday 14 December at The Civic has been cancelled.

A message from the presenter:

“We regret to advise the Morrissey: 40 Years of Morrissey show scheduled for Thursday 14 December at The Civic, Auckland will no longer be proceeding due to unforeseen logistical issues. Thank you for your patience and understanding."
All ticket holders will receive an automatic refund as per the information below.

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Media items:

• New Zealand Herald:" Morrissey cancels Auckland show as former Smiths frontman cites ‘logistical issues’" - December 12, 2023
• Stuff: "British indie rock legend Morrissey cancels only New Zealand show" - December 12, 2023

 

[javert]

He just can’t be bothered can he? The sporadic nature of this, a sold out show cancelled at 2 days notice!

if he cancelled the entire tour etc that would be another matter but this is unacceptable.

 

[Thewlis]

Anaheim will be the next show now.
Hope that one will work out.

 

[Harrissey]

I just ran into Morrissey in Sydney about 5 minutes after getting the cancellation message for Auckland. He was not in a great mood, didn’t want to speak or get a photo etc. I told him it was a great show last night. He didn’t give me eye contact or a thank you (not that I am owed anything!) - however the security he was with was absolutely lovely.
Can someone remind me why I am so obsessed with him? …anyway can someone give me recommendations on things to do in NZ? Lol

There’s nothing exciting here mate, sorry to break it to you, I’m gutted was my first chance to see him and also my last doubt he will ever bother to fly all the way down here again

 

[Anonymous]

He’s such a prick. I’m $1000 out of pocket. No patience or understanding. He’s just heading home early because he’s a curmudgeon.

I’m a least $4000 out of pocket (HK, Perth and now Auckland)

 

[Famous when dead]

British indie rock legend Morrissey cancels only New Zealand show

British indie rock legend Morrissey cancels only New Zealand show

The former Smiths' frontman had sold out The Civic Theatre in Auckland in what would have been his first concert in New Zealand since 2016.

i.stuff.co.nz

 

[Famous when dead]

Band et al still in Sydney...

(all shared in last 2hrs. Juan, Carmen, CJ)

 

[Phranc & Open]

Just play Best Of residencies in California once a year and settle down. You were good in your time.

 

[Sunnysundaze]

Band et al still in Sydney...

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(all shared in last 2hrs. Juan, Carmen, CJ)

MOZ cut the tour short so his mediocre band can try and learn how to play Quarry in time for next month. MOZ was not happy that "Saint In a Stain glass window was butchered" last show. Anaheim will be canceled next for not going meatless.

 

[Phranc & Open]

Band et al still in Sydney...

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(all shared in last 2hrs. Juan, Carmen, CJ)

A tour end was announced, an hour ago but they didn't know. The lazy sunbathers, too jaded to question unforseen logistical issues ....

 

[gordyboy9]

the smaller the venue the smaller the profit,moving band and crew on and off planes and hotel rooms cant be cheap so the profit margin gets smalller and its just not viable to continue with the show.
if that is the case then these things should be worked out before they leave for the first show.

 

[Thewlis]

Didn’t he play his first live solo show at the Civic?

 

[nicky wire's legs]

I’m a least $4000 out of pocket (HK, Perth and now Auckland)

Well you still got to travel to those places, right? You shouldn't consider it a total loss.

 

[Dusty Miller's Hornpipe]

A Central post telling the Aussies how loved they are... An added kick in the eye for those in NZ.

 

[caramel sea salt]

This is so bad.

 

[Anonymous]

Well you still got to travel to those places, right? You shouldn't consider it a total loss.

I’ll be ok with it in 24 hours because at least I tried but right now I’m cursing my poor luck (or is that my poor decisions?!).

 

[gashonthenail]

I had a feeling NZ was not going to happen. I think it's clear Moz just can't stand flying and the hassle of airports - with all the little hitlers who boss you around and tell you where to stand. My guess is the California shows will happen because it is assumed he still spends some of his time there? Although Moz's 'home' these days is a question mark. I think he sold his house in LA didn't he?
Will the shows in South America happen in 2024? I would say it's 50/50. I certainly wouldn't risk booking flights and hotels unless I was happy to just be a tourist instead.

 

[nicky wire's legs]

I’ll be ok with it in 24 hours because at least I tried but right now I’m cursing my poor luck (or is that my poor decisions?!).

It wasn't your fault, you should be able to believe that someone will honour their end of a deal. No one could've predicted he would've been so shameless. However, if you do it again it will be your fault. Let this be a lesson to us all not to waste our time and money on people who don't deserve it.

 

[MandaBee]

I just ran into Morrissey in Sydney about 5 minutes after getting the cancellation message for Auckland. He was not in a great mood, didn’t want to speak or get a photo etc. I told him it was a great show last night. He didn’t give me eye contact or a thank you (not that I am owed anything!) - however the security he was with was absolutely lovely.
Can someone remind me why I am so obsessed with him? …anyway can someone give me recommendations on things to do in NZ? Lol

Sydney seemed such a great show too! Glad you got to see him.

 

[Down Under]

So for those of you who are stuck travelling to Auckland with no band to see, here is a list of good things to do while you are here. Best restaurants/night life are in Viaduct Harbour and Ponsonby. High end shopping in Commercial Bay, right beside Viaduct Harbour. Want adventure? You can go up the Sky Tower for 360 views of the city and you can walk around the outside of the tower hooked to a wire 192 m off the ground. You can also bungy off the tower. You can walk up over the Harbour Bridge and you can bungy off the Harbour Bridge too. You can take a ferry to Waiheke Island and go on a winery tour, you can go to the North Shore and visit lovely beaches. You can take a ferry to Rangitoto Island and hike up the top of it or kayak there. We have a pretty cool museum, a rose garden, you can sail on an Americas Cup boat. There is the Weta Workshop which is the group that created Lord the Rings effects are interactive immersive make-believe film sets focusing on horror, fantasy and sci-fi. You can go on whale and dolphin watching tours.

And here is the Gig Guide for this week. https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/gigRegion/Auckland

I hope you enjoy yourself here anyway. I am disappointed too.

 

[Anonymous]

I had a feeling NZ was not going to happen. I think it's clear Moz just can't stand flying and the hassle of airports - with all the little hitlers who boss you around and tell where you stand. My guess is the California shows will happen because it is assumed he still spends some of his time there? Although Moz's 'home' these days is a question mark. I think he sold his house in LA didn't he?
Will the shows in South America happen in 2024? I would say it's 50/50. I certainly wouldn't risk booking flights and hotels unless I was happy to just be a tourist instead.

He didn’t have to fly Qantas! Emirates and Air NZ fly to NZ too and their customer service is the tops.