Kylie Minogue joined Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds onstage in Brighton to perform their duet “Where the Wild Roses Grow” [1].
The reunion marks a rare live appearance of the pair together, reviving one of the most recognized murder-ballads in modern music history.
The performance took place at Preston Park in Brighton, United Kingdom, on July 31, 2024 [3]. Minogue appeared as a guest during the set for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, bringing the contrasting styles of the two Australian artists back to a single stage.
This appearance was the first time Minogue and Cave had performed the song together in a live setting since 2019 [4]. The collaboration remains a cornerstone of both artists' shared history, blending Minogue's pop sensibilities with Cave's darker, gothic songwriting.
Attendees at the Preston Park event witnessed the reunion as part of the larger setlist for the Bad Seeds. The performance of the track served as a highlight of the evening, bridging a multi-year gap in the duo's live collaborations [3].
“The pair performed the song together live for the first time since 2019.”
The reunion of Minogue and Cave underscores the enduring appeal of their 1995 collaboration. By performing the track live after a seven-year hiatus, the artists reinforce the legacy of a song that successfully bridged the gap between mainstream pop and avant-garde rock, maintaining its relevance for a multi-generational audience.
