I think, for me, Cologne will always be remembered as the Morrissey trip that didn’t go to plan. Somewhat against the odds, the show itself went ahead, and I enjoyed every moment of it, but the 48 hours or so surrounding it tested my sanity. Actually, it all started 4 days prior to travelling, with … Continue reading Cologne, 9th March 2020
Category: Morrissey shows
Leeds, 6th March 2020
When I travelled to Canada to see Morrissey last year, a few people asked me if I thought he would ever do a show in the UK again. Each time, I reluctantly responded that I thought it was unlikely. But despite being able to say those words, I had never really come to terms with … Continue reading Leeds, 6th March 2020
Vancouver, 15th October 2019
At 6am I am wide awake. Last night’s post show negativity has depressed me, and I already dread the bleakness of the long flight home. Something is missing somehow. I need to do something to lift myself out of this, to ensure I get the most from these much anticipated few days. Thinking over last … Continue reading Vancouver, 15th October 2019
Vancouver, 14th October 2019
When I travelled to Toronto to see Morrissey in April, I wasn’t planning on returning to Canada, or even to embark on any more transatlantic flights this year. But as every ardent Morrissey fan knows, watching and waiting, and waiting and watching, is very hard. With the reality of an entire US tour plus further … Continue reading Vancouver, 14th October 2019
Toronto, 27th April 2019
On Saturday, the day of the second show, the clouds above Toronto have lifted sufficiently for me to proceed with my main planned tourist activity for the weekend, a trip up the CN Tower. The views are spectacular, and with more wandering, the day passes swiftly enough. However, my anxiety regarding tonight’s show has reached … Continue reading Toronto, 27th April 2019
Toronto, 26th April 2019
I arrive in Toronto, the night before the first show, feeling like shit. It seems it’s not enough that I suffer from chronic back pain, but I now also have migraines recently thrown in to further test my pain threshold. The medication loses the battle towards the end of the long flight, and I have … Continue reading Toronto, 26th April 2019
Brighton, 3rd March 2018
Arriving in Brighton by train the night before the show, I drag my suitcase up a hill and find my Airbnb with ease for once. My host is super friendly and attentive, and seems to have converted his entire home into a multiple occupancy Airbnb, leaving himself just the basement. He is full of enthusiasm … Continue reading Brighton, 3rd March 2018
Brixton, 1st March 2018
I awake to find that the already substantial amount of snow, deposited upon Leeds the previous day, has been significantly topped up overnight. My son's school is closed, and all news outlets are flooded with stories of travel disruption, the country at a standstill, and general tales of woe. Snow is still falling, and under … Continue reading Brixton, 1st March 2018
Birmingham, 27th Feb 2018
The Birmingham show is one of only two shows on this tour to which my husband is able to accompany me. A lighter-weight Morrissey fan, he point blank refuses to queue with me, preferring to spend some time in Birmingham instead (aka in Birmingham's pubs). "We can just queue for an hour." I try. "But … Continue reading Birmingham, 27th Feb 2018
Leeds, 24th Feb 2018
Just under a week before the Leeds show, I receive an email from First Direct Arena, asking me if I would like to upgrade to the premium package for an additional £30, which would entitle me to early entry into the VIP lounge for a pre-show meal. Hovering over the delete button, the words early … Continue reading Leeds, 24th Feb 2018
Adventures of a middle-aged Morrissey fan 