Because legendary art-pop singer Kate Bush hasn't toured since 1979, her upcoming 22-date residency at London's Hammersmith Apollo has predictably stirred up a frenzy amongst her fan base. However, those lucky enough to attend one of these concerts will have only their memories to preserve the experience, as Bush has respectfully requested that fans refrain from taking photographs during her performances.
In a statement posted to her website Fish People, Bush assures her fans that preparations for her upcoming residency are coming along "very well indeed," before moving on to the real business.
"We have purposely chosen an intimate theatre setting rather than a large venue or stadium," she writes. "It would mean a great deal to me if you would please refrain from taking photos of filming during the shows. I very much want to have contact with you as an audience, not with iphones, ipads, or cameras. I know it's a lot to ask but it would allow us to all share in the experience together."
Bush isn't the only musician to criticize the use of cameras by audiences. The Guardian points out that the Who's Roger Daltrey finds it "weird," saying "I feel sorry for them, I really feel sorry for them. Looking at life through a screen and not being in the moment totally - if you're doing that, you're 50% there, right? It's weird. I find it weird."
Kate Bush's residency, dubbed "Before The Dawn," is set to begin on Aug. 26 and will run until Oct. 1. Her most recent album, 50 Words for Snow, was released back in 2011.
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