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Perry has passed away

 From TheCure.com:

PERRY ARCHANGELO BAMONTE 1960-2025

26/12/25

IT IS WITH ENORMOUS SADNESS 

THAT WE CONFIRM THE DEATH OF OUR GREAT FRIEND AND BANDMATE PERRY BAMONTE 

WHO PASSED AWAY AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS AT HOME OVER CHRISTMAS. 

QUIET, INTENSE, INTUITIVE, CONSTANT AND HUGELY CREATIVE, ‘TEDDY’ WAS A WARM HEARTED AND VITAL PART OF THE CURE STORY.

‘LOOKING AFTER THE BAND’ FROM 1984 THROUGH 1989, HE BECAME A FULL TIME MEMBER OF THE CURE IN 1990, 

PLAYING GUITAR, SIX STRING BASS AND KEYBOARD ON THE WISH, WILD MOOD SWINGS, BLOODFLOWERS, ACOUSTIC HITS AND THE CURE ALBUMS, 

AS WELL AS PERFORMING MORE THAN 400 SHOWS OVER 14 YEARS. 

HE REJOINED THE CURE IN 2022, PLAYING ANOTHER 90 SHOWS,  SOME OF THE BEST IN THE BAND’S HISTORY, 

CULMINATING WITH THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD CONCERT IN LONDON 1ST NOVEMBER 2024. 

OUR THOUGHTS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY. 

HE WILL BE VERY GREATLY MISSED.

A Christmas gift from Roger

Merry Everything from Phil

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Download/Stream Show of a Lost World

From The Cure:

STREAM / DOWNLOAD 'THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD' NOW AT thecure.lnk.to/tsoalw

3rd show added for Nimes

From The Cure:

THE CURE SHOWS AT THE FESTIVAL DE NIMES 24 + 25 JULY 2026 ARE SOLD OUT!

A THIRD AND FINAL DATE SUNDAY 26 JULY 2026 HAS JUST BEEN ADDED.

MAILING LIST PRE-SALE BEGINS THURS 18TH @ 10AM CET. REGISTER FOR THE MAILING LIST

Show of a Lost World DVD & Blu-ray out now

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Unseen bit from Robert 's 2024 Absolute Radio interview

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Desperate Journalist on being invited to the Troxy show

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Alone from Show of a Lost World

Cure play Festival de Nimes 2026

From The Cure:

THE CURE WILL PLAY TWO NIGHTS AT @FESTIVALDENIMES ON 24TH & 25TH JULY 2026. MAILING LIST PRE-SALE BEGINS DEC 10TH @ 10AM CET.

REGISTER FOR THE MAILING LIST HERE.

Robert's lineup for TCT RAH concerts announced

From London Evening Standard:

Wolf Alice and Elbow among bands slated for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs in 2026

The Cure’s Robert Smith is curator of the concert series at the Royal Albert Hall.

Wolf Alice and Elbow are among the bands who will headline shows at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust in 2026, it has been announced.

The Cure’s Robert Smith, who has curated the London concerts, said every performer in the line-up “is either legendary or at the top of their game”.

The string of benefit concerts will kick off on Monday March 23 with a performance from Greater Manchester band Elbow, who will be supported by special guests, soul and R&B band MRCY.

The concert series also includes a comedy night on Tuesday March 24, with a line-up that includes Jack Dee, Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Stewart Lee and Dara O Briain.

Scottish post-rock band Mogwai will headline on Wednesday March 25, following performances from electronic artist Craven Faults and Irish singer Annika Kilkenny.

The 150th show in the concert series will be marked on Thursday March 26 with a headline gig from Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers, who will be supported by fellow Welsh outfit The Joy Formidable.

The day after, Irish-English band My Bloody Valentine will headline, supported by Glasgow synth-pop duo Chvrches.

This will be followed by a performance from US rock band Garbage on Saturday March 28, who will welcome special guests, alternative rock band Placebo.

Ending the run of concerts on Sunday March 29 is Mercury Prize-winning band Wolf Alice who will be joined by eclectic singer-songwriter Nilufer Yanya.

Smith, 66, said: “Teenage Cancer Trust does absolutely amazing work, and l am very proud they asked me to be ‘Cureator’ of their March 2026 concerts at the RAH.

“I wanted to make it a truly unforgettable, unmissable week – a run of shows to dream about – and I am so grateful to all the artists who accepted my invitation to perform.

“These will be very special events; every band, both headliners and special guests, and every comedian too, is either legendary or at the top of their game… indeed in most cases, they are both!

“It is going to be a fabulous seven nights, and I can hardly wait to experience it all. See you there!”

Elbow’s lead singer Guy Garvey said: “We’ve never played the Royal Albert Hall before and we’ve long been supporters of Teenage Cancer Trust.

“Sharing the stage with MRCY is an honour also. It’s going to be an amazing night.”

The benefit concerts were curated by The Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey until 2025, when he stepped down from his role after more than 20 years.

The concerts were founded in 2000 by Sir Roger, 81, who remains an honorary patron of the charity.

Kate Collins, chief executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “The Royal Albert Hall gigs are pivotal in helping Teenage Cancer Trust change the lives of young people with cancer.

“For more than 20 years, our Honorary Patron Sir Roger Daltrey curated star-studded line-ups year after year. For 2026, that baton has passed to Robert Smith, and wow, what a job he has done.

“Once again, some of the biggest names from across the music and entertainment industry will be making us sing, dance and laugh – but more importantly, they will be raising essential funds and shining the brightest spotlight on the needs of young people with cancer.”

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday December 12.

Roger on Lust for Lists

TCT lineup announcement on Dec. 8th

 From Teenage Cancer Trust:

Get ready... 

Monday 8th December 👀 #TeenageCancerGigs at the @RoyalAlbertHall are back with a new line-up, handpicked by our legendary 2026 cure-ator @RobertSmith – in association with @AldiUK

Cure play Firenze Rocks 2026

From The Cure:

ITALY! AT LAST! THE CURE WILL RETURN TO HEADLINE FIRENZE ROCKS IN JUNE 2026. TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY AT FIRENZEROCKS.IT/TICKETS

Hayley Williams on finding The Cure

Hayley Williams tells Kathleen Hanna about how she found The Cure and being obsessed with Robert Smith.

Secrets from Show of a Lost World

Head on the Door Soundwaves art

 To celebrate 40 years of ‘The Head on the Door’, Robert teamed up again with @Soundwaves_Art on a limited edition collection created from the sound waves of “In Between Days” & “Close To Me.”

Each piece was hand-signed by Robert Smith in Oct 2025 to support @WarChildUK.

Only 25 signed prints + 4 originals per song available.

Explore the collection: www.soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/the-cure

Show of a Lost World Blu/DVD out Dec. 13th

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Cure play Pinkpop 2026

From The Cure:

THE CURE WILL HEADLINE PINKPOPFEST NEXT SUMMER. TICKETS ON SALE SAT 29 NOVEMBER 2025 - 11:00CET VIA PINKPOP.NL