MUTE

The brand new Duncan Jones MUTE is now showing on Netflix Australia. LINK

MELBOURNE 'STATION TO STATION' CONCEPT!

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IAN HUNTER TO TOUR DOWNUNDER CAMPAIGN

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'FACE TO FACE' ANNIVERSARY TOUR

40 years on, The Angels return to the album they were promoting when they were touring with Bowie in 1978. LINK

BRITISH INVASION OF QUEENSLAND

The British Invasion Tour comes to Queensland. With Jeff Duff playing David Bowie, Lance Strauss playing Elton John and Rob Caudill playing Rod Stewart.

AUG 10 - Cairns

AUG 11 - Tweed Heads

AUG 16 - Sale

AUG 17- Melbourne

AUG 18 - Albury

AUG 19 - Bendigo

AUG 24 - Sydney, Thirroul

AUG 25 - Bathurst

AUG 30 - Canberra

AUG 31 - Sydney, Kingsford

SEP 1 - Sydney, Campbelltown

SEP 6 - Tamworth

SEP 7 - Port Macquarie

SEP 8 - Lismore

SEP 14 - Sydney, Penrith

SEP 15 - Sydney, Bankstown

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SAMMY FIGUEROA

The percussionist for David Bowie, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and numerous others - will soon be hitting Birds Basement in Melbourne.

SAMMY FIGUEROA has long been regarded as one of the world's great jazz musicians and is well-known for his versatility. He also has two Grammy® Nominations for Best Latin Jazz.

On the David Bowie albums LET'S DANCE and TONIGHT, Sammy left his mark in what is understood to be some of the latin tinged aspects in some of the songs. As Chris O'Leary (Pushing Ahead of The Dame) asserts, his appearances are often a welcome relief among the instrumentation that Bowie used in that period. Sammy will be be appearing as part of the Latin Jazz Festival. 22 August - 26 August 18.

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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

At The Astor Theatre!

7:30 PM

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THIN WHITE UKES

The David Bowie ukelele phenomena from Melbourne heads to Perth.

They play The Rosemount Hotel.

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BRITISH INVASION

The British Invasion Tour comes to Western Australia.

Thurs, Sep 20
Albany

Fri, Sep 21
Perth, Wooroloo

Sat, Sep 22
Perth, North Perth

Sun, Sep 23
Mandurah

With Jeff Duff playing David Bowie, Lance Strauss playing Elton John and Rob Caudill playing Rod Stewart.

Adam Rudegeair’s Bowie Project has been quiet for a little while, and now we know why… They’ve been brewing a new album -- selecting takes, commissioning artwork, and perfecting the mix…

The title “It’s Always Time” is a lyric borrowed from New Angels of Promise, which originally appears on the album Hours (1999) and has been interpreted by The Bowie Project with a South African jazz flavour inspired by Abdullah Ibrahim>

ALBUM LAUNCH at the Paris Cat Jazz Club - 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne

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THIN WHITE UKES

The David Bowie ukelele phenomena from Melbourne heads to Canberra.

They play the Smiths Alternative Book Shop.

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THIN WHITE UKES

The David Bowie ukelele phenomena from Melbourne heads to the Gasoline Pony in Marrickville.

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BOWIE FESTIVAL 2018

It was 1983 when David Bowie travelled to the tiny NSW outback town of Carinda to film his now iconic video for “Let’s Dance” in the Carinda Hotel.

The town celebrates this link to rock n roll history by throwing an annual festival, ‘Let’s Dance Carinda’ over the October long weekend.

There will be plenty of other entertainment over the weekend including local music acts, arts activities, camping, workshops, food & bar, kids entertainment and much more.

In 2018, the Thin White Ukes are scheduled to appear in addition to Jeff Duff / Bowie Unzipped.

FLYER

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RYUICHI SAKAMOTO

The incredible musician behind the soundtrack of 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' and the co-star of that movie alongside David Bowie will be playing a concert in Melbourne this October.

Ryuichi Sakamoto is teaming up with Alva Noto to play Hamer Hall.

In 2014, Sakamoto was diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer and took a year long hiatus from work. He returned in 2015 stating: "Right now I'm good. I feel better. Much, much better. I feel energy inside, but you never know."

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RYUICHI SAKAMOTO

The incredible musician behind the soundtrack of 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' and the co-star of that movie alongside David Bowie will be playing a concert in Sydney this October.

Ryuichi Sakamoto is teaming up with Alva Noto to play Sydney Opera House.

In 2014, Sakamoto was diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer and took a year long hiatus from work. He returned in 2015 stating: "Right now I'm good. I feel better. Much, much better. I feel energy inside, but you never know."

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ASHES TO ASHES

The Adelaide based Bowie tribute will play the Southern Districts Workingman's Club in Morphett Vale.

Tickets through Trybooking on sale Monday the 30th of April. General Admission $25, Pensioners $20, Family $50, Under 15yrs $10. Tickets at Door $30..

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A David Bowie concert took place in ADELAIDE on this date 40 years ago.

This was David Bowie's first ever show in the Southern Hemisphere.

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UKES (NOT UTES)

The David Bowie ukelele phenomena from Melbourne will play the Deni Uke Muster.

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DAVID BYRNE

Legendary Talking Heads frontman DAVID BYRNE will tour Australia and New Zealand in November. Byrne will bring his American Utopia tour, which has received rave reviews in the US. The American Utopia show, a choreographed concert featuring a 12-piece band, is named after the album Byrne released in March – his first solo album for 14 years.

TUE, Nov 20 - Sydney ICC Theatre

WED, Nov 21 - Gold Coast Convention Centre

SAT, Nov 24 - Melbourne
Marriage Equality Arena

SUN, Nov 25 - Adelaide
AEC Theatre

TUE, Nov 13 - Wellington
TSB Bank Arena

THUR, Nov 15 - Christchurch Horncastle Arena

SAT, Nov 17 - Auckland
Spark Arena

THIN WHITE UKES

The much loved David Bowie ukelele phenomena from Melbourne, Australia heads overseas.

On this night, they play a bar called the Jimmy Hornet in Zhongshan.

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THIN WHITE UKES

The much loved David Bowie ukelele phenomena from Melbourne, Australia heads overseas.

On this night, they play a bar called The Wanch in Hong Kong. It is not far from where Bowie played in 2004!

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LEONARD / VEGA 2018

David Bowie guitarist GERRY LEONARD returns to Australia and New Zealand as part of Suzzanne Vega's band.

JULY 27 - Wollongong

JULY 28 - Sydney

JULY 29 - Gold Coast

JULY 31 - Brisbane

AUG 01 - Canberra

AUG 03 - Melbourne

AUG 04 - Adelaide

AUG 07 - Auckland

AUG 08 - Wellington

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BRITISH INVASION OF SYDNEY

The British Invasion Tour comes to Sydney.

Friday, July 27
Dee Why

Saturday July 28
Castle Hill

Friday, Aug 3
Windsor

Saturday, Aug 4
Cammeray

David Bowie played by Jeff Duff. Elton John played by Lance Strauss. Rod Stewart played by Rob Caudill.

CHINA TOUR LAUNCH

Returning to the front bar at The Croxton for one final time before heading overseas for some shows...

The Thin White Ukes have got "plaaaans for everyone".

FLYER

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ZIGGY STARDUST IN IT'S ENTIRETY

On Friday July 27, David Bowie's classic album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars' will be performed live in its entirety at the Newport Hotel in Perth.

The band - the Wesley Goodlet Jamboree Scouts - have been playing gigs since 2000.

Tickets $20.

SPACE ODYSSEY

50 YEARS AGO in London, David Bowie was sent on a brand new direction when he saw the film 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY.

The following list is NOT comprehensive. If you find a listing at your local cinema, please let us know.

Brisbane
PALACE CENTRO - June 30, July 1, 2, 3 & 4.

Sydney
DENDY - July 28 & 29

Melbourne
LIDO - July 28 & 29
ASTOR - Nov 17 & 18

OBLIQUE STRATEGIES

Combining accordion, voice, violin and vibraphone, an ensemble re-imagine the moods, characters, places and antics of the BRIAN ENO UNIVERSE, and more…

A night of songs to set you adrift and to raise money to support the wonderful La Mama Theatre to rebuild after their devastating fire in May.

Thin White Ukes are confirmed to appear and other pecial guests are to be announced.

Thursday 19 July: 8 .30pm – 10.30pm

Bar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Free Entry Donations warmly accepted for La Mama fire recovery fund

FLYER

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BRITISH INVASION OF COASTAL NSW

The British Invasion Tour comes to the coastal areas of NSW.

Friday, July 20
Tuncurry

Saturday, July 21
Ettalong

Sunday, July 22
Newcastle

David Bowie played by Jeff Duff. Elton John played by Lance Strauss. Rod Stewart played by Rob Caudill.

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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BOWIE UNZIPPED

Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to The Camelot Lounge.

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SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Darwin Symphony Orchestra celebrate David Bowie in a one-off symphonic spectacular in the Darwin Gardens Amphitehatre.

Gates open 5:00pm - Admission is by gold coin donation. Bars and a variety of food vendors available - Pack a picnic, though no glass or alcohol may be brought in.

ASHES TO ASHES

The Adelaide based Bowie tribute will play The Pepper Tree in Aldinga.

General admission - $20.

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BOWIE UNZIPPED

Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to Lizottes in Newcastle.

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VELVET UNDERGROUND TRIBUTE

Australian band Regurgitator 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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THIN WHITE UKES

Bowie Ukelele phenomenon The Thin White Ukes play the Werribee Street Party. Admission is free.

4:30: Vicuna Coat
5:10: Amadou Suso
6:00: Vicuna Coat
6:45: Amadou Suso
7:40: The Thin White Ukes
8:30: Tawanda Gadzikwa

Further details here.

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

LINK TO:
Bunjil Place & Ticketing

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 Walkerwho is arguably David Bowie's biggest influence and most important music idol.

Birds Basement

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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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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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BOWIE UNZIPPED

Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to South Coast NSW.

VENUE: Milton Theatre in Milton.

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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.

LINK TO OFFICIAL SITE

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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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.

Check out all the dates on Nile's events page here.

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."

~ 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."

~ 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."

~ David Bowie

LINK

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.

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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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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BOWIE UNZIPPED

Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to South Coast NSW.

VENUE: Milton Theatre in Milton.

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BOWIE UNZIPPED

Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to South Coast NSW.

TO BE CONFIRMED

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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BOWIE UNZIPPED

Jeff Duff brings his unique Bowie interpretation to The Blue Mountains.

VENUE: Community Hub in Springwood.

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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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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.

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).

LINK

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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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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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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