Morrissey canceled his concert in Valencia due to sleep deprivation caused by nearby festival noise. The singer described the experience as 'indescribable hell' and said it would take him a year to recover, according to posts on his website.
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Morrissey canceled his concert in Valencia due to sleep deprivation caused by nearby festival noise. The singer described the experience as 'indescribable hell' and said it would take him a year to recover.
- Morrissey called off the show due to loud techno singing and megaphone announcements from the Las Fallas festival
- About 1,500 fans were affected by the cancellation
- The singer is on tour promoting his new album 'Make-Up Is A Lie'
- The Las Fallas festival is a UNESCO-recognized cultural event
- Morrissey will continue his tour in Zaragoza and Seville
The cancellation affected about 1,500 fans who had tickets for the show at Valencia's Palau de Les Artes Reina Sofia. Morrissey arrived in Valencia after a two-day drive from Milan but was disturbed throughout the night by loud techno singing and megaphone announcements from the Las Fallas festival.
The musician described his hotel on Plaza Manises as 'indescribable hell' and emphasized that the show was not canceled due to lack of interest, but rather because circumstances rendered it impossible. It is unclear whether ticket holders were able to get refunds.
Morrissey is currently touring to promote his new album Make-Up Is A Lie, which was released earlier this month. The 66-year-old singer, known for his time as frontman of The Smiths, has a reputation for canceling concerts and making controversial statements. His support for animal rights has made him a vocal critic of Spain's traditional bullfights.
The Las Fallas festival in Valencia is famous for its noisy street parties and fireworks, culminating in the burning of large papier-mâché sculptures. UNESCO added the festival to its catalog of intangible cultural heritage in 2016, describing it as a form of purification and social renewal. Morrissey will stay in Spain for his next two tour dates, playing in Zaragoza on Saturday and Seville on Monday.
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