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Morrissey's Roundhouse shows will not be rescheduled

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Fans will be refunded after singer cancels shows due to illness

The remaining three dates of Morrissey’s six-night sold out run at London's Roundhouse venue will not be rescheduled.

Morrissey postponed the final three gigs after to falling ill last Friday (January 25).

Concert promoters SJM released a statement saying: “The artiste and promoters tried strenuously to reschedule the three shows but it proved impossible. We would like to extend our apologies to all of Morrissey’s loyal fans over this unavoidable situation.”

Ticket holders for the January 25 show will have their money automatically refunded to their debit or credit card.

Ticket holders for January 26 and 27, however, should return any unused tickets to their point of purchase for a refund.

The UK tour continues tonight (February 1) at Sunderland Empire, before ending at Edinburgh Playhouse tomorrow (February 2).

Morrissey’s new single 'That's How People Grow Up' is due out on Monday (February 4), with his 'Greatest Hits' album following a week later (February 11).

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ami55 

Feb 4, 2008

I'm sorry but that is such rubbish, he could easily play one of London's many gig venues in the next few weeks! what is going on here?! i was looking forward to singing along with the moz himself this week...

mattx 

Feb 4, 2008

he abandoned roundhouse fri gig after 4 songs. one more than 3 in case yr in doubt.
still ripped off his fans by not rescheduling

TomyesTOM 

Feb 4, 2008

i think its a discrace that he cannot rescheduled . i doubt him and his promoters couldnt do it. i think that is pretty lazy of morrissey. i guess hes just getting on now. wont be long till he throws in the towel so to speak. That is why i still dont know why he couldnt reschedule becuase there's FUCKING 300 ODD DAYS OR SO LEFT!!!!! god money can even make morrissey a lazy barstard even morrissey.

mattx 

Feb 4, 2008

morrissey has ripped off fans who paid by cash/on ebay etc.

Meatismuder 

Feb 6, 2008

THIS IS THE MOST ANNOYING NEWS THIS YEAR. HE'S YET TO BE FORGIVEN. I don't want a poxy refund I want to see MORRISSEY!

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