Morrissey is making his grand return to Canada in April with his first live shows in the country in over 15 years.
Morrissey has been boycotting Canada since 2006 due to the country's acceptance of various anti-animal practices/activities including the annual Seal Hunt. Last September Moz announced he was reversing his boycott admitting it "was ultimately of no use and helped no one" but hoped he could make an impact with charitable donations, promising:
"On my return to Canada I feel that I can be of more use by making sizeable donations to animal protection groups in each city that I play."
Morrissey has made good on his promise - proceeds from all Canadian ticket sales will benefit charities he personally selected (view list below).
The eight date tour kicks off April 15th in Vancouver. Tickets for the shows go on sale this Friday, February 22nd.
Morrissey -- Canadian tour
Apr 15 -- Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theatre
Apr 17 -- Calgary, AB @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Apr 18 -- Edmonton, AB @ Northern Alberta
Apr 20 -- Saskatoon, SK @ TCU Place
Apr 22 -- Winnipeg, MB @ Centennial Concert Hall
Apr 26 -- Toronto, ON @ Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
Apr 27 -- Toronto, ON @ Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
Apr 29 -- Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
Charities selected by Morrissey
Toronto Chicken Save
Toronto Cow Save
Toronto Fish Save
Toronto Fur Animal Save
Vancouver Chicken Save
Vancouver Fur Animal Save
Winnipeg Chicken Save
Ottawa Farmed Animal Save
Newfoundland Fur Animal Save
Manitoba Pig Save
Hamilton Animal Save
Calgary Cow Save
Alberta Farm Animal and Horse Save
Regina Pig Save
Nova Scotia Mink and Fox Save
Published February 19th, 2019