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MUTE
The brand new Duncan Jones MUTE is now showing on Netflix Australia. LINK
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THE MUSIC OF SCOTT WALKER
In this very special performance, premiering over two night’s at Bird’s Basement, Jeff and his all star band explore both the stunning songbook and the remarkable career of Scott Walker.
Birds Basement
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WE WILL ROCK YOU
Some of your might recall that the first ever international production of WE WILL ROCK YOU took place at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne in August 2003. It included a theatre production of 'Under Pressure' as well as a suite of classic Queen songs.
BDU is pleased to announce that Melbourne's first non-professional production is now upon us. Moreover, Bowie Downunder's very talented Bec Johnston is in the ensemble.
LINK TO:
Bec Johnston Music
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Bunjil Place & Ticketing |
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VELVET UNDERGROUND TRIBUTE
Australian band Regurgitator will play one of the most influential albums of all time in Melbourne:
THE VELVET UNDERGROUND AND NICO
"Everything I both felt and didn’t know about rock music was opened to me on one unreleased disc."
~ David Bowie
Originally conceived to close the National Gallery of Victoria’s Andy Warhol - Ai Weiwei exhibition in 2016, Regurgitator returns to play an intimate show at Melbourne Recital Centre.
With members Quan, Ben and Peter joined by Seja Vogel on keys and Mindy Meng Wang on the Chinese guzheng.
Support band is The Orbweavers.
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ROOFTOP CINEMA
Kristian Fletcher is showing a trio of 80s films including 'Katate Kid', 'Stand By Me' and Labyrinth - the 1986 fantasy movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
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| 35 YEARS AGO |
Sept 22, 1983 |
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On this date 40 years ago, David Bowie's double live album Stage entered the Australian chart (5 days ahead of its UK and US release).
Stage synchronized fairly well with the Australian and New Zealand portion of the Low/Heroes tour. The tour kicked off in Adelaide just one month after the album's release and not surprisingly, the Australian longevity of the album was better than the US and UK put together.
The New Zealand success of the album was even more spectacular - hitting the nations top spot in November and achieving Gold status.
While on tour, Bowie completed interviews for Australian music TV show Countdown and current affairs program Willesee.
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STARMAN
Following rave reviews from New York to Edinburgh, Amsterdam and Berlin, the International smash-hit Starman finally comes to Melbourne for one show only.
Arts Theatre
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STARMAN
Following rave reviews from New York to Edinburgh, Amsterdam and Berlin, the International smash-hit Starman finally comes to Melbourne for one show only.
Playhouse Theatre
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LEA DELARIA
The creator of the 2015 Bowie Jazz album 'HOUSE OF DAVID' is playing the Adelaide Caberet Festival.
Lea is also an actor in the TV series 'Orange is the New Black'.
According to the ABC website, she will be featuring songs from her HOUSE OF DAVID album.
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THE MUSIC OF SCOTT WALKER
Jeff Duff is bringing the music of arguably David Bowie's most pivotal influence to Melbourne and Sydney.
The Music of Scott Walker' take place at Camelot Lounge on Sunday 10 June.
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| MELBOURNE |
Apr 28 - June 9 |
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WE COULD BE HEROES
Opening Saturday 28th of April (3-5 PM), Art Project Australia has an upcoming exhibition which remembers and celebrates Bowie’s vivid music, his mesmerising style, and his ongoing influence. Art Project Australia supports and promotes artists with an intellectual disability.
Location:
24 High St, Northcote
Closes:
9 June 2018
Curator:
Paul Hodges
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LEA DELARIA
The creator of the 2015 Bowie Jazz album 'HOUSE OF DAVID' is playing The City Recital Hall in Sydney.
Lea is also an actor in the TV series 'Orange is the New Black'.
According to the ABC website, she will be featuring songs from her HOUSE OF DAVID album.
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LEA DELARIA
The creator of the 2015 Bowie Jazz album 'HOUSE OF DAVID' is playing The Recital Centre in Melbourne.
Lea is also an actor in the TV series 'Orange is the New Black'.
According to the ABC website, she will be featuring songs from her HOUSE OF DAVID album.
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to rural Victoria.
VENUE: John Leslie Theatre.
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| SOUTH COAST, NSW |
Sat, Apr 28 |
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to South Coast NSW.
VENUE: Milton Theatre in Milton.
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| SOUTH COAST, NSW |
Fri, Apr 27 |
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to South Coast NSW.
VENUE: Shoalhaven Bowls Club.
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BOWIE VS PRINCE
The Cherry Bar is having a Bowie VS Prince party. It starts at 11 PM.
Free entry if you're wearing a Bowie or Prince shirt, Bowie lightening bolt or a Golbin King outfit.
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RECORD STORE DAY
Record Store Day 2018 brings forward several Bowie releases.
Please let us know if you have a Bowie event planned for the day, please email us here.
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IGGY'S BIRTHDAY BASH
On Iggy Pop's 71st birthday, an Iggy Pop Tribute band REAL WILD CHILD plays at The Central Club in Richmond.
$20 entry at the door
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LOU REED PARTY
Lots of music + lots of art + lots of Lou Reed.
Bands include: Numbat, Kamikaze Nights, Belle Phoenix and Mama Golem.
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AB3:
3RD YEAR AFTER BOWIE
Straight from a sell out show at the Cabana, the Common room presents AB3: 3rd year After Bowie.
FEATURING:
The AB3 Band: The Guv Owen Vickers, Andrew Donnelly, Dennis Maunder, Rick Toner.
The Pukes
International ukulele stars mix it up with Bowie and Bowie inspired/produced songs by Lou Reed and Iggy Pop
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| AUSTRALIA / NZ |
Mar 25 - Apr 12 |
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NILE ROGERS AND CHIC
David Bowie producer Nile Rogers will be back in Australia and New Zealand with his band Chic. It is a co-headline tour with Lionel Ritchie.
Cities include Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Central Coast, Brisbane, Christchurch and Auckland.
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SEU JORGE: A LIFE AQUATIC TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE
In celebration of David Bowie’s legacy, Seu Jorge, cult star of the Wes Anderson film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, performs a special tribute to the late genius.
"Had Seu Jorge not recorded my songs in Portuguese, I would never have heard this new level of beauty which he has imbued them with."
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David Bowie
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SEU JORGE: A LIFE AQUATIC TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE
In celebration of David Bowie’s legacy, Seu Jorge, cult star of the Wes Anderson film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, performs a special tribute to the late genius.
"Had Seu Jorge not recorded my songs in Portuguese, I would never have heard this new level of beauty which he has imbued them with."
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David Bowie
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SEU JORGE: A LIFE AQUATIC TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE
In celebration of David Bowie’s legacy, Seu Jorge, cult star of the Wes Anderson film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, performs a special tribute to the late genius.
"Had Seu Jorge not recorded my songs in Portuguese, I would never have heard this new level of beauty which he has imbued them with."
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David Bowie
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THE DAVID BOWIE SHOW
A 2-hour completely live show with over 30 songs. Classic costumes and make up from each time period.
FREE ENTRY
'The Lounge' - Greenbank RSL, 54 Anzac Avenue, Hillcrest.
More info here.
Facebook event page here. |
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REAL WILD CHILD
Real Wild Child, the Iggy Pop Tribute - plays at The Boogie Man Bar in Abottsford.
$15 entry at the door
SET TIMES:
8.30 - 9.30 Waco Social Club 9.45 - 11pm Iggy Pop
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THIN WHITE UKES
The Thin White Ukes play The Speigeltent in Adelaide.
The show takes place as part of outdoor festival program - The Garden of Unearthly Delights.
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Mar 17, 1983 |
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On this date 35 years ago, David Bowie released his single 'Let's Dance'. The groundbreaking music video was filmed in Australia. More about that here.
During this time, Bowie also the attended the Sydney Psychedelic Furs in concert. More about that here including our exclusive story and pictures provided by Bruce Butler. |
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THE BOWIE PROJECT
The return of some pretty hardcore BOWIE JAZZ!!!
Adam Rudegeair Quintet presents bold and exciting jazz arrangements of David Bowie compositions, running the gamut from devastating ballads, fiery latin rhythms and hard swing! Whichever Bowie is your favourite Bowie, don’t worry, every era is represented as the tunes were cherry picked from Bowie’s 45 year career, from Kooks to Blackstar -- and yes, of course there will be Labyrinth!
“Very creative arrangements.”– Mike Garson (David Bowie’s pianist)
"Jazz as it should be. virtuosic. irreverent. dangerous." ~ skylashes.com
VENUE LINK & TICKETS
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Mar 9 - 12 |
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THIN WHITE UKES
The Thin White Ukes play The Port Fairy Folk Festival.
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ROOFTOP CINEMA
Melbourne's QV Cinema is screening a week of 80s classics.
Among the films are 'Top Gun', 'Stand By Me', 'The Breakfast Club' and Labyrinth - the 1986 fantasy movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
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THIN WHITE UKES
Melbourne ukelele phenomenon play a series of 6 shows at The Butterfly Club.
TUES - Feb 27
WED - Feb 28
THURS - March 1
FRI - March 2
SAT - March 3
SUN - March 4
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Feb 17 - Mar 6 |
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QUEEN AND ADAM LAMBERT
David Bowie collaborators Brian May and Roger Tayor are touring down under.
The "Queen and Adam Lambert" shows take place at several of the same venues as David Bowie's 'Reality' tour and are almost 14 years to the day.
Cities include Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth.
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| SOUTH COAST, NSW |
Wed, Feb 28 |
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to South Coast NSW.
VENUE: Milton Theatre in Milton.
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| SOUTH COAST, NSW |
Tue, Feb 27 |
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to South Coast NSW.
TO BE CONFIRMED
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ROGER WATERS
ROGER WATERS - singer and songwriter from the legendary UK rock band Pink Floyd - will tour Australia and New Zealand this January and February.
In the mid 1980s, Bowie and Waters both wrote original music for the soundtrack album 'When The Wind Blows'. Bowie was originally going to write the film score but ran into time restraints / other commitments. He still managed to complete the title track / theme song, whilst Roger Waters took over the bulk of the project.
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to Wollongong.
VENUE: Beachs Hotel, Thirroul
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| BLUE MOUNTAINS |
Sat, Feb 17 |
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to The Blue Mountains.
VENUE: Community Hub in Springwood.
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| CENTRAL COAST |
Fri, Feb 16 |
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to The Art House in Wyong.
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TO A SIMPLE, ROCK 'N' ROLL ... SONG
Erik Satie, Patti Smith and David Bowie provide the soundtrack for a potent cocktail of dance and iconic music with the Australian premiere of iconoclastic British choreographer Michael Clark’s debut in Perth.
ACT I:
Satie Studs / Ogives Composite
(set to the piano music of Erik Satie).
ACT II:
Land
(set to the Punk tunes of Patti Smith)
ACT III:
My Mother, My Dog and CLOWNS
(set entirely to the music of David Bowie).
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| 14 YEARS AGO |
Feb 14, 2004 |
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After a 17 year wait between tours, David Bowie returned to audiences down under on this date 14 years ago. He opened with a concert in Wellington and this was followed by dates in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth.
See our pages on the AUS/NZ dates of David Bowie's Reality Tour.
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TO A SIMPLE, ROCK 'N' ROLL ... SONG
Erik Satie, Patti Smith and David Bowie provide the soundtrack for a potent cocktail of dance and iconic music with the Australian premiere of iconoclastic British choreographer Michael Clark’s celebrated production.
ACT I:
Satie Studs / Ogives Composite
(set to the piano music of Erik Satie).
ACT II:
Land
(set to the Punk tunes of Patti Smith)
ACT III:
My Mother, My Dog and CLOWNS
(set entirely to the music of David Bowie).
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BOWIE UNZIPPED: NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Jeff Duff brings his second National Anniversary Tour of David Bowie to Western Australia.
It continues on this date at The Fly By Night Musicians Club in Fremantle.
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BOWIE UNZIPPED: NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Jeff Duff brings his second National Anniversary Tour of David Bowie to Western Australia.
It continues on this date at The Settler's Tavern in Margaret River.
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| MELBOURNE |
Mon, Jan 8 - 28 |
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BRITISH BEDROOM KARAOKE
On David Bowie's 71st Birthday - the Immigration Museum will open 'You Really Got Me: Bedroom Karaoke' which runs for 20 days until January 28...
"Enter the realms of teenage fandom from the British 'youthquake' era and beyond. Belt out a karaoke hit from your past or present in homage to the incredible legacy of music idols and pop culture the Brits gave the world, against the backdrop of the quintessential teen bedroom retreat.
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| NEW PLYMOUTH, NZ |
Sun, Jan 28 |
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LABYRINTH
A David Bowie Film Festival put on by the District Council continues with a screening of Labyrinth.
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BOWIE UNZIPPED: NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Jeff Duff brings his second National Anniversary Tour of David Bowie to New South Wales.
It continues on this date at The Camelot Lounge in Marrickville.
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BOWIE UNZIPPED: NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Jeff Duff brings his second National Anniversary Tour of David Bowie to New South Wales.
It continues on this date at The Guilford Leages Club.
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Sun, Jan 14 |
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DAVID BOWIE IS
A David Bowie Film Festival put on by the District Council continues with a screening of the documentary film David Bowie Is.
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BOWIE UNZIPPED: NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Jeff Duff brings his second National Anniversary Tour of David Bowie to Melbourne.
It continues on this date at The Satellite Lounge in Wheelers Hill.
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ASHES TO ASHES BOWIE TRIBUTE
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BOWIE UNZIPPED: NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Jeff Duff brings his second National Anniversary Tour of David Bowie to Melbourne.
It continues on this date at The Thornbury Theatre.
Special guests are The Thin White Ukes.
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DAVID BOWIE CELEBATION AT CHERRY
Cherry DJ’s will be spinning nothing but Bowie in the main room, covering all periods (Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust, Alladin Sane, Thin White Duke, his return to pop in the ’80’s, late 90’s alt-rock leanings and self penned requiem that was Blackstar) so everyone can have a boogie! We’ll be slingin’ $10 Espresso Martinis and partying ’til 5AM! It all starts from 11PM and it’s FREE ENTRY for those sporting their Bowie shirt or face paint. Or it’s an easy $10 entry. Oh and if anyone can pull off his Goblin King costume you’re in for free too
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BOWIE UNZIPPED: NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR - 2018
Jeff Duff brings his second National Anniversary Tour of David Bowie to Adelaide.
It continues on this date at The Gov in Hindmarsh.
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Thur, Jan 11 |
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ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS
A David Bowie Film Festival put on by the District Council continues with a screening of the concert film Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars.
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| TWO YEARS AGO |
Jan 10, 2016 |
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On this day two years ago, the world lost an artistic visionary and cultural icon - David Bowie.
If you have an event planned around this day, please email me here.
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LIDO CINEMA
On David Bowie's 71st Birthday - Labyrinth - the 1986 fantasy movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly - plays the LIDO Rooftop Cinema in Hawthorn.
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David Bowie was born on this day in Brixton, London in 1947. His name at birth was David Robert Jones.
If you have an event planned around this day, please email me here.
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Sat, Jan 6 |
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
A David Bowie Film Festival put on by the District Council kicks off with a screening of The Man Who Fell To Earth.
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BOWIE UNZIPPED: NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR - 2018
Jeff Duff opens his second National Anniversary Tour of David Bowie in Sydney.
It kicks off on this date at The Basement.
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ROOFTOP CINEMA
Labyrinth - the 1986 fantasy movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly - returns to Melbourne's Rooftop Cinema.
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2017 |
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Debut live album by Bowie Unzipped (featuring Jeff Duff).
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2016 |
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Debut studio album by Melbourne based David Bowie covers band, The Thin White Ukes.
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2015 |
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The studio album of Adam Rudegeair Quintet's jazz interpretations of David Bowie tunes.
Link to Adam's Bandcamp |
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2016 |
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A paperback/hardback by Sydney author Roger Griffin.
Link to Book Depository |
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2016 |
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The release of This Will Explain Everything, the autobigraphy of Jeff Duff. The tome is dedicated to Bowie who features heavily in the pages of the book and Jeff's life.
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2016 |
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The release of Bowie A to Z, a new hardback written and by Australian author and comedian Steve Wide. Illustrated by Libby VanderPloe.
Link to Book Depository |
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2015 |
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A book from New Zealand author and academic, Ian Chapman.
Link to Amazon |
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2015 |
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A paperback from Australian author and academic Toija Cinque.
Link to Bloomsbury |
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2007 |
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A book from Australian author Peter Haywood.
Link to Sid Harta Publishers |
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