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Despite tabloid reports to the contrary, Kate Bush fans are not actually 'outraged' about the setlist of her hugely-anticipated comeback gigs at all.
The reclusive star, who performed for the first time in 35 years this week, received ecstatic reviews and multiple standing ovations at the Hammersmith Apollo. However reporting in the Metro newspaper today under the headline ‘Kate gets Bush-whacked’ is a news story hooked around a a solitary tweet from an outraged fan who is apparently demanded their money back.
The fan in question is electronica producer Mint Royale (real name Neil Claxton), best known for remixing 'Singin in the Rain' and big beat banger 'Sexiest Man in Jamaica'. Claxton sent a jokey tweet yesterday morning at 10.13am.
Hi @BBCWatchdog, Kate Bush is not performing her hit single 'Wuthering Heights' on her current 'tour'. Am I entitled to a full refund?
— Mint Royale (@MintRoyale) August 27, 2014
At time of writing it has had one retweets and a single favourite. Despite not having seen the show yet (and with the clear implication that Claxton may not even have tickets in the first place) this was enough to convince the Metro of evidence of a Bush backlash.
Naturally enough Claxton is now being accused of being attention seeking by irate Bush fans - the vast majority of which were overwhelmed with glee. He does however, appear to be taking it all in good stead:
It seems I'm leading outrage nationally, it's my finest moment.
— Mint Royale (@MintRoyale) August 28, 2014
Kate Bush played her first show in 35 years on Tuesday at the Hammersmith Apollo. Her set list included 'Running Up That Hill', 'Hounds Of Love' and 'Cloudbursting'.
Kate Bush still has 20 dates left at The Hammersmith Apollo before the show comes to a climax on 1 October.
The full list of remaining nights can be found below, and for more information and tickets visit here.
Full remaining dates are as follows:
Friday, 29th August
Saturday, 30th August
Tuesday, 2nd September
Wednesday, 3rd September
Friday, 5th September
Saturday, 6th September
Tuesday, 9th September
Wednesday, 10th September
Friday, 12th September
Saturday, 13th September
Tuesday, 16th September
Wednesday, 17th September
Friday, 19th September
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