Morrissey Cancels Valencia Concert Due to Las Fallas Festival Noise

British singer Morrissey has called off his concert in Valencia, citing severe sleep deprivation caused by the city's infamous Las Fallas festival. According to a statement released on his official website, Morrissey arrived in Valencia late on Wednesday after a two-day road trip, only to find that sleep was impossible due to the chaotic sounds of the festival, which includes loud techno music, singing, and megaphone announcements. His team indicated that the conditions were so difficult that he was left in a 'catatonic state' and unable to perform. The concert was scheduled to take place at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, with ticket prices starting at €103.88. Morrissey even recorded the festival noise to support his decision. "It will take me one year to recover from this indescribable hell," he commented in a later statement. Morrissey is slated to perform in Zaragoza and Seville on March 14 and 16, respectively, and his team stressed that the Valencia show wasn't formally cancelled but rather rendered impossible due to the circumstances. This incident is not the first for the controversial artist, who has a history of concert cancellations, including a previous show in Madrid last year and an abrupt exit from a Warsaw concert in 2014 after just 25 minutes due to a heckler. Even though he has faced numerous cancellations—reportedly over 400 throughout his career—Morrissey still maintains a dedicated international fanbase. He became a solo artist in 1987 after five successful years with the Smiths, which is widely regarded as one of the most iconic indie bands ever. Over his career, Morrissey has released 14 studio albums and two live albums, with many charting in the UK’s Top 5. His new album, 'MakeUp Is a Lie,' which was released on March 6, is currently tracking at No. 2 in the UK midweek album charts, following Harry Styles. If it retains this position, it would mark his highest chart placement since 2014. Notably, while the Las Fallas festival officially runs from March 15 to March 19, the buildup includes various concerts, processions, and rampant fireworks well before the main events start. If Morrissey remains in Valencia on Thursday, he should be aware that another firework display is slated to begin at 8:30 PM, emphasizing the ongoing noisy festivities that contribute to the vibrant yet disruptive atmosphere of Las Fallas. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2