MORRISSEY has postponed his July U.K. and European tour due to “logistical circumstances beyond our control,” his management said.

The former Smiths frontman was due to play five U.K. shows next month, beginning in Edinburgh, as well as gigs in Germany and Sweden.

The tour was due to include two shows in his home town of Manchester.

The announcement came less than a day after his manager attacked plans for an anti-racism protest event in the city.

The Love Music Hate Racism night was organized by DJ Dave Haslam in response to contentious comments by the singer about religion and politics.

Morrissey’s manager Peter Katsis responded by saying, “We are in the business of creating music and performing music. We are actually not in the business of politics.”

However, the plans to perform music have now been put on hold until a South American tour in November and December.

“Due to logistical circumstances beyond our control, the U.K./European Morrissey concerts scheduled for July will be postponed,” said a statement attributed to “management.”

“We deeply regret any inconvenience to the fans and promise to reschedule U.K. and European dates as soon as possible.”

Fans’ ticket refunds will begin to be processed, the statement added.

The singer released his latest album “Low in High School” in November, and he completed a 10-day U.K. tour in February and March. (SD-Agencies)