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From Kate Bush to Muse: 12 artists with beautiful live shows
Because album-art backdrops are boring right?
Kate Bush: It obviously makes sense to start this list with the show that everyone is talking about today. Kate Bush's first show in 35 years was a visually stunning affair, an all out theatrical performance that featured ominous visual projections, Bush lost at sea, her family acting and er... seahorse skeletons. It's probably the most talked about gig of the year. (Credit: Rex)
Less than 24 hours after it happened, critics are already praising Kate Bush's first live show in over 35 years as a feat of live performance, seamlessly bridging the gap between theatrics and her back catalogue to create the immersive experience that one would expect from a returning legend.
The stunning pictures that have surfaced from Bush's Hammersmith show got us thinking about other artists and how they present themselves on stage.
Whilst many simply opt for the classic album-art backdrop, there are a small selection of acts that undeniably push the boundaries when it comes to live-performance.
No doubt giving Kate a run for her money, here are 12 artists with visually stunning live shows.
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