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HomeGround - The Kate Bush Magazine
"And how we'd wish to live in the Sensual World,
You don't need words,
Just one kiss then another..."
HomeGround - The Kate Bush Magazine

HomeGround is the oldest established Kate Bush magazine now in production. It was started in 1982 and now, as then, is run independently of any official fan organisation or record company. It has readers in the UK, in most countries of Europe, in the US, Canada, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Our aim is to provide a service of news and information about Kate and her music, and to provide a platform for review and discussion of Kate's work on a world-wide basis. HomeGround is edited by Krystyna Fitzgerald-Morris, Peter Fitzgerald-Morris and David Cross. On May 18th 2007 HomeGround celebrated being 25 years old!

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HomeGround 78 - 25th Anniversary edition - Out Now!

HomeGround 78Del PalmerHomeGround issue 78 celebrates 25 years of the publication of the longest running Kate Bush magazine. From Peter & Krys: "The issue includes: a sixteen page exclusive interview we did at HG Towers in March with DEL PALMER; a 3 page feature written for us by GUY PEARCE on his passion for Kate's music; a two page feature written by Beck Sian plus beautiful photo of Beck when she was a child, with Kate - (Beck is Kate's cousin's daughter), new poems by John Carder Bush, an appreciation of the work of John Carder Bush by fellow poet & writer Collin Kelley, great poetry, photos, a wonderful article by a teacher on introducing Kate's work into the national curriculum, plus a feature about Aerial in perspective with Kate's earlier albums. Anyone who would like to renew their subscription can do so easily by using the Pay-Pal buttons below. Get your orders in now!

 

 

UK - Issue 78 - £6.00 
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NEWSFLASH: The ridiculously silly HomeGround back issue SALE - £1 each plus postage!!!

Sale!wow!We have decided to have a very silly HomeGround Sale - we desperately need to create some space in our house & loft before we go completely insane. The Silly HG Sale ends 1st October 2007. You can buy any ten of the listed issues (see the HomeGround page for full listing) for £1 each...plus postage. The total rates (for ten issues plus postage) are: UK £16.50, Europe £18.50, USA & Australia £26. Please note that Issues 74, the two Aerial special issues 76, 77 & the new issue 78 are not part of the back issue offer. Back Issues 76 & 77 can be ordered here. Please send Paypal payment to hgtowers@btinternet.com. Please make cheques payable to "HomeGround Fanzine" and send to the usual HG address.

Issues available to choose from for this 10 issue offer:

In addition there is all that fabulous artwork from Debi Bowes, Pauline Stuckey, Steven Brown and others, loads of photos, letters from all points, and the continuing "5 Years Ago" story.

NOTE: Issue 74 remains at full price: £6 each UK, £7 Europe, £7.75 USA & Australia....

74 - Summer 2004
the 7 page exclusive interview with John Carder Bush - the early songs by Andrew Marvick - Edward Gorey - Colin Lloyd Tucker on music & making his new album - a dark fantasy story based on Cathy. This has become known as The Cathy Issue - includes some of John's Cathy photographs & artwork based on these by Debi Bowes

Homeground 77 - Summer 2006 - OUT NOW!

HomeGround - Summer 2006 - Issue 77HomeGround issue 77 is out now, the Summer 2006 edition! This 32 page issue includes a beautiful short story by John Carder Bush (illustrated by Debi), an article about Justin Vali & Madagascar by Paddy Bush, a feature by Raven Bush (John's son) about his band Syd Arthur, an interesting article by Dr Alex matching each of Kate's albums with a particular fine whiskey! PLUS more excellent reviews of Aerial , the Eurpean & worldwide round-up of the news (including Collin in London's write-up of the London party in May attended by Del Palmer), 3 pages of stunning artwork by Debi, an 11 page Aerial feature including artwork & photos, and beautiful - & sometimes entertaining - poetry from John Carder Bush and many others. Also some very exciting news about two forthcoming interviews in HG 78!!

You can purchase this single issue at these one-off prices which include postage. IMPORTANT -  Please make all payments to HOMEGROUND MAGAZINE and in British currency if at all possible. It is prohibitively expensive for us to deal with cheques or money orders in non-British currency. If you cannot pay in British currency please send local currency notes (i.e. euro, yen) remembering to include an extra 10% to meet our conversion costs. HomeGround Magazine, PO Box 439 Rochester Kent ME3 8WE, England. Other enquiries just email Homeground at: hgtowers@btopenworld.com

PAYPAL - we have set up a Paypal account for you to use with subscriptions - makes payments very easy. For more info on this popular facility visit http://www.paypal.com or simply click on the buttons below:

UK - Issue 77 - £6.00 
Europe - Issue 77 - £6.75
USA, Aus and all other places - Issue 77 - £7.75

 

HomeGround - Aerial IssueHomeGround 76 - The Aerial Issue!

Our last issue, HomeGround 76, out in December 2005 was dedicated to the new album Aerial. AerialNot subscribed yet but want to try out HomeGround? You can purchase this single special issue at these one-off prices which include postage. IMPORTANT -  Please make all payments to HOMEGROUND MAGAZINE and in British currency if at all possible. It is prohibitively expensive for us to deal with cheques or money orders in non-British currency. If you cannot pay in British currency please send local currency notes (i.e. euro, yen) remembering to include an extra 10% to meet our conversion costs. HomeGround Magazine, PO Box 439 Rochester Kent ME3 8WE, England. Other enquiries just email Homeground at: hgtowers@btopenworld.com

PAYPAL - we have set up a Paypal account for you to use with subscriptions - makes payments very easy. For more info on this popular facility visit http://www.paypal.com or simply click on the buttons below:

UK - Aerial Issue - £5.50 
Europe - Aerial issue - £6.00
USA, Aus and all other places - Aerial issue - £7.00


NB: We are always looking for contributions of artwork, articles, letters etc, so please feel free to get in touch and get involved with the magazine!

Homeground 75 - Spring 2005Homeground 75. The Spring 2005 issue. The 75th issue! Krys says "Thanks to everyone who has stayed with us in the quiet times and continued to support us and the magazine. Big hugs." As well as the usual comprehensive news round-up the issue features more poetry including pieces by Kate's brother John Carder Bush, a review of the recent highly successful Kate tribute night at Duckies, reviews of the Waiting For Kate Bush book, some ghostly and seductive fiction, a piece on the latest CD and DVD audio technology which might possibly be utilised for future KB releases and more.
Homeground 74HomeGround 74. The Summer 2004 Issue. The highlight of this issue is an exclusive 7-page interview with John Carder Bush, Kate's brother, that he & Krys did in June & July. It is absolutely wonderful & a must for all Kate fans. Krys asked John about the Cathy book, his photography, the KT Bush Band, his poetry, his influences, inspirations & heaps of other stuff. This issue has something of a Cathy theme, as you will see, and we think it is something quite special. We also have a wonderful article by Colin Lloyd Tucker about his new album Fear of Flying and the influences behind it. He takes us on a dreamy, atmospheric step into the past, to the places where his music came from. There's a great article by writer and poet Collin Kelley on the late artist Edward Gorey, and we have several poems by Collin too. Keeping with the Cathy theme, Thom Penman has written a beautiful Cathy-inspired story, especially illustrated by Debi. And there is an interesting look at Kate's early demos by Andrew Marvick. Mix all this together with a pinch of the Gothic and some amazing pieces of artwork by Debi and Neil.
Homeground 73HomeGround 73. The Spring 2004 Issue. The issue includes some great poetry courtesy of John Carder Bush (Kate's brother) as well as several readers. There's a wonderful story by Thom Penman, a review of the book Starter For Ten (its author David Nicholls writes about his Kate influences for this issue too). There's a report on the Glastonbury 2003 gathering and pictures of the now-famous mini cloudbuster! Birgitte contributes a comprehensive look at Kate's famous 1978 De Efteling TV special in the Netherlands, there's a look at links between Kate's work and classical painting, a fun tongue-in-cheek quiz and all the usual news, letters and artwork - do not miss!
HomeGround 72. The Summer 2003 Issue. The lead news item is the editor's belief that "the long wait for the new album may finally be coming to an end. This issue is dedicated to Kate fan and dear friend to Homeground Sarah-Jane Mackenzie, who passed away last December. This issue has part two of the Designers guide to Kate by Neil Sheriff, some really good photos, a very funny "Do's & Don'ts of Kate Fans" brought to us by the creators of cult classic "The Pink Mules" (!) and lots more articles, letters and poetry - and of course all the latest Kate news round ups.
homeground 71HomeGround 71. The Winter 2002 Issue. The usual round up of latest news, part two of Peter's excellent article about The Dreaming album and also many other reader's thoughts on Kate's 1982 masterpiece (including HomeGrounds very own Dave Cross), an interview with David Haughton, director of many Lindsay Kemp shows, an interview with Kate regular Kevin McAlea, and a beautiful short story by Jeanette. Debi Bowes again excels herself with great artwork. Readers are asked to please help with articles and suggestions for features etc, as Krys says: "we need you!!"
HG 70HomeGround 70. The Summer 2002 Issue. It's 20 years since the release of The Dreaming album (hence the cover image), and the magazine marks the occasion with a look back at the effect the album has had over the years by several readers. The issue also includes an interview with Charlie Morgan, all the latest news including reviews of the Norwich tribute show, the second part of  the piece on Kate's literary influences and all the usual content that's helped the magazine keep going for 70 issues now!
HG 69HomeGround 69. The Spring 2002 Issue. The big story is of course Kate's live appearance with David Gilmour. Also featured is an interview with Simon Drake, Kate's magician from the 1979 Tour Of Life, an article on The Big Sky video shoot and a piece on Kate and the narrative tradition, among other interesting features, as well as the usual thorough news round up and reader's letters. 
HG 68HomeGround 68. The Winter 2001 Issue.  The News pages are a-buzz with recent Kate happenings; both the Q Classic Songwriter award and the very high placing in the Q Women In Rock poll. Latest news round up including work on the digital remasters, plus the usual great artwork, articles, and readers letters. Articles include a study of Kate as a poet, "Just One Kate Song" - reader's select one song with special meaning to them, plus other nostalgia and discussion.

HG 67HomeGround 67. The Summer 2001 issue. Though this remains a quiet time, the issue contains the latest news on new material and on the reissues. Louise Halliday, who performed Babooshka on "Stars in Their Eyes" has written an article about her experience. The issue includes some terrific new artwork - three new pieces from Debi Bowes, and one each from Pauline Stuckey and Steven Brown. Reader's Kate memories, an essay on Kate and the Romantics and the essential Five Years Ago are some of the features fans can look forward to.

HG 66HomeGround 66. The Winter 2000 issue reports on the latest album developments, the likely release dates for the remastered CDs and of course the news of Kate's announcement of her son, Bertie. Also the new edition includes another excellent article by Paddy Bush on his travels and impressions of Madagascar.

HG 65Homeground 65 (Summer 2000) contained news about the remastering of the remainder of Kate's albums, and the new Justin Vali album produced by Paddy Bush. We're very pleased to say that Paddy has written an article for this issue dealing with his work in the world music area, and particularly the new Justin Vali album.
How to subscribe!

At present we are publishing 2 times a year, usually Summer & Winter. Subscription rates  (inclusive of postage and airmail to distant places) are:

  2 issues 4 issues
United Kingdom £10.75 £21.00
Europe

£12.25 

£24.00  
USA/Canada*/Australia/Japan £14.25 £28.00
Anywhere else Please enquire!

IMPORTANT: Please make all payments to HOMEGROUND MAGAZINE and in British currency if at all possible. It is prohibitively expensive for us to deal with cheques or money orders in non-British currency. If you cannot pay in British currency please send local currency notes (i.e. euro, yen) remembering to include an extra 10% to meet our conversion costs. HomeGround Magazine, PO Box 439 Rochester Kent ME3 8WE, England

Email Homeground at: hgtowers@btopenworld.com

PAYPAL - we have set up a Paypal account for you to use with subscriptions - makes payments very easy. For more info on this popular facility visit http://www.paypal.com

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UK 4 Issue Sub
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*If subscribers in the USA wish to pay in dollar cheques drawn on banks in the USA the following subscription rates (which include bank currency conversion fees) apply: 4 issues - $46.00; 8 issues - $74.00. If subscribers in other countries wish to pay by cheque in their own currency please ask us for the current rate.
  Back Issues!
Please email us to find out which back issues are available!  

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  Art Galleries

"Sleeping Kate" by Steven BrownThe HomeGround pages are pleased to present a gallery of the works of Irish artist Steven Brown, whose art has often graced issues of the magazine in the past. His beautiful fine art prints and cards are available to order also. Please click here to see Steven's Kate Bush inspired work. 

We also feature a selection of the art of Paulina Stuckey whose work often appears in the magazine. You'll also find a link to her own Kate Bush gallery site, click here. 

  Glastonbury!
Glastonbury TorAnnual Glastonbury HomeGround Kate Bush Gathering! 

The 2007 Glastonbury Tor gathering will be on Sunday, 29th July 2007 - more details at our site's forum here. Click here to see photos of a previous gathering

Wuthering Hike 2007!  (Haworth)

Saturday 27th October Top Withins 2pm. Afterwards at the Black Bull pub.

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