Morrissey Cancels Concerts Due to Credible Death Threat

British singer-songwriter Morrissey has canceled two upcoming concerts in New England due to a "credible threat" on his life. The shows, scheduled for September 19 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, and September 20 at MGM Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, were called off following a statement from Morrissey's management. The announcement emphasized the need for caution regarding the safety of both the artist and the audience.

Morrissey Cancels U.S. Shows After Receiving Death Threat

The cancellations come in the wake of a serious incident involving a 26-year-old man named Noah Castellano, who was arrested for allegedly threatening Morrissey on the social media platform Bluesky. On September 4, Castellano posted a message stating, “Steven Patrick Morrissey when you perform at TD Place here in Ottawa next week... I will attempt to shoot you many times and kill you with a very large gun that I own illegally.” Despite this threat, Morrissey performed at the CityFolk festival in Ottawa on September 12 without incident. Castellano was later released on $5,000 bail and is currently required to reside with his father in Washington, D.C.

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Morrissey's management released statements on social media confirming the cancellations. They stated, “In recent days, there has been a credible threat on Morrissey’s life. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and audience, tonight’s engagement at Foxwoods has been cancelled.” The MGM Music Hall echoed this sentiment, noting that the decision was made to ensure safety. All ticket purchases for the canceled shows will be automatically refunded.

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While the cancellations were made for safety reasons, Morrissey has faced criticism in the past for his controversial statements and behavior. His polarizing reputation has led to mixed reactions from fans and the public regarding his frequent concert cancellations and the nature of his performances. Some fans have expressed frustration over his history of abrupt show cancellations, which they feel detracts from his legacy.

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There is some ambiguity surrounding whether the recent cancellations are directly linked to Castellano's threat or if there are additional, unreported threats that prompted the decision. While the Ottawa Citizen reported on Castellano's arrest, it remains unclear if Morrissey received any further threats following that incident.

Morrissey Cancels Gigs in Connecticut, Massachusetts Amid Death Threat

Morrissey is scheduled to continue his North American tour, with his next performance planned for September 23 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of now, that show is still set to proceed as scheduled. The tour is expected to run through October 25, concluding in Inglewood, California, before resuming in January 2026.

Morrissey Cancels U.S. Shows After Receiving Death Threat

• “In recent days, there has been a credible threat on Morrissey’s life. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and audience, tonight’s engagement at Foxwoods has been cancelled. We appreciate your understanding.” — Morrissey's Management

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• “ “Due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and band, the upcoming shows this weekend at Foxwoods and MGM Music Hall have been cancelled.” — MGM Music Hall Statement

Morrissey Cancels U.S. Shows After Receiving Death Threat

• “and I will attempt to shoot you many times and kill you with a very large gun that I own illegally.” — Noah Castellano, Threat on Bluesky

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Morrissey's situation highlights the ongoing concerns regarding artist safety in the music industry, particularly in light of recent violent incidents at public events.

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