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About Seán

Seán Twomey has been running the Kate Bush News & Information site since January 1998.

50 Words For Snow vinyl album is a UK bestseller in 2011!

The resurgence in popularity of vinyl albums continues to grow which should make Kate very happy. A BBC article has revealed that 50 Words For Snow was one of the best-selling vinyl titles in the UK in 2011. Are you loving your brand … Continue reading

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‘Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe’ film is warmly received online

Blogosphere buzz on Kate’s beautiful new film has been very positive: Huffington Post “The simple tale matches the animation technique, which, in an era of stop-motion this and 3D that, is almost more impressive to watch and be completely taken with. Thank … Continue reading

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Kate’s new film, “Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe” now on Youtube!

Kate has this evening premiered the third visual piece from the 50 Words For Snow album. It is called “Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe” and is of course based on the third track on Kate’s new album. The film runs … Continue reading

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Paddy Bush – World Routes in Madagascar – Listen to programme 4!

It’s been a year since we heard the last part of this excellent BBC Radio 3 series, presented by Lucy Duran. As she says herself, “what makes this island of strange dreams, ancestral worship and sorcery so special is its … Continue reading

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Kate nominated for 2012 Brit Award – Best British Female Artist!

The Brit Awards nominations are being announced at this moment at an event in London and Kate has been nominated for best British Solo Artist. More as we get it! Congratulations Kate, great start to 2012!! Update: Other nominees in this … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!!!

Wishing you all a peaceful and safe 2012 filled with all the good things! Thanks for all the feedback and support. We’re looking forward to following the adventures of the Fish People into the next year and beyond – they … Continue reading

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR SITE VISITORS!

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and here’s looking forward to a wonderful 2012! This has been without question one of the most extraordinary and exciting years ever to be a Kate Bush fan, we’re so proud of her and thrilled … Continue reading

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Kate featured in Classic Rock special issue – out next week!

Whatever your thoughts about applying a “prog rock” label on to Kate’s music, there’s no denying that this looks like a nice special issue from the makers of Classic Rock magazine.  It features a new interview with Kate and reader’s top 25 … Continue reading

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Stuart Maconie reviews 50 Words For Snow

An old one this, but nice all the same. Stuart Maconie reviews Kate on The Review Show on BBC 2, this clip from November 18th. (thanks Louise)

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Kate posts Christmas message on her official site

Kate writes on her official site: Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We want to say a special thank you to Barney who is sadly leaving us to go on to a very exciting … Continue reading

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More interviews with Kate plus album news round-up

So close to Christmas now and we’ve been busy getting ready – so a few 50 Words For Snow news items have been piling up that we need to tell you about. We’ll have a full round-up of the many … Continue reading

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Reminder: Mark Radcliffe radio interview with Kate this afternoon

Update: Part two of the Mark Radcliffe interview with Kate aired today, Tuesday 13th Dec – listen again here (1 hour 33 mins into the iPlayer stream) The first part of Mark Radcliffe‘s new interview on BBC Radio 6Music with Kate is … Continue reading

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Rolf Harris – ‘She Moves Through The Fair’ oil painting, exclusive preview!

KATE BUSH NEWS site exclusive: The Clarendon Fine Art Gallery is offering this oil painting by Rolf Harris. It is based on Rolf’s as-yet-unreleased recorded version of ‘She Moves Through The Fair‘ with Kate. The painting depicts a man and a … Continue reading

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Listen to Kate’s interview this evening with Larry Flick on US radio

With big thanks to Louise and Tom for providing the clip:

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New 50 Words For Snow illustration commissioned for Prog Rock Magazine

Artist Danny Allison writes at Creative Match: “This illustration was a commison for Prog Rock magazine for an illustration to accompany an album review for Kate Bush’s new album 50 Words For Snow” This illustration appears in the current edition … Continue reading

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