For a band that's been around for as long as The Cure, it's somewhat surprising that I only saw them live for the first time in 2022 when they performed at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham as part of the Shows of a Lost World tour.

The Cure deliver a visually atmospheric, arena-scale gothic experience. Supporting decades of catalog spanning post-punk, new wave, and alternative rock, the shot relies heavily on dramatic staging and moody, expressive lighting, making it a striking experience for photographers. From behind the lens, the production offered a cinematic palette of shadows, colour washes, and architectural lighting, where every shot could feel like a still from a moody, timeless film.