Morrissey is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British pop, as well as one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, and today he has announced Australian and New Zealand headline shows in December for the ‘40 Years of Morrissey’ tour.

The tour, showcasing 40 Years of Morrissey, will start at Perth’s Concert Hall on December 1, and be followed by two Palais Theatre shows in Melbourne and a Fortitude Music Hall show in Brisbane, before finishing in Australia with two Sydney State Theatre shows on December 10 and 11 and heading to Auckland December 14.

Each night on this tour will highlight the fan-favourite songs that made you cry and the songs that saved your life, spanning from the early days of The Smiths through to today.