Kate Bush has confirmed plans to perform in the UK later this year.

The singer is notoriously reclusive when it comes to the live circuit and her first and only tour took place in 1979, making this her first live performances for 35 years. 

However, she is due to hold a residency dubbed Before The Dawn at London's Eventim Apollo in August and September.

Bush did mention recently that she did want to play live whilst she was still able to do so.

It will kick off on August 26 before running through to September 19.

Tickets will go on sale from March 28. The full schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday, August 26
• Wednesday, August 27
• Friday, August 29
• Saturday, August 30
• Tuesday, September 2
• Wednesday, September 3
• Friday, September 5
• Saturday, September 6
• Tuesday, September 9
• Wednesday, September 10
• Friday, September 12
• Saturday, September 13
• Tuesday, September 16
• Wednesday, September 17
• Friday, September 19 

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