The rock band, formed in 1976, is still graced by the familiar beautiful vocals of singer-guitarist Robert Smith, clearly emotional at the end of more than two hours and signing off with “See you again”.
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Emerging from post‑punk, The Cure became known for dark, atmospheric records and helped define gothic rock, before spending 50 years being highly influential and ground-breaking with their distinctive music.
Their set was hit-laden, including Just Like Heaven, Lovesong, Friday I’m in Love, and The Lovecats, finishing with Why Can’t I Be You.
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A highlight was A Forest with atmospheric green light show and irrestible beat.
Smith remains a thoroughly captivating frontman and has a line-up of brilliant musicians, making the show a feast for the senses.
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The Cure played Bestival before but never the Isle of Wight Festival, so fans had had a long wait to see them at Seaclose.
They were not left disappointed – it was a truly epic show.