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The ELECTRIC WARRIOR vs ZIGGY STARDUST
Come see Marc Bolan tribute band T.REXoz battle it out hit for hit with the sensational Bowie tribute act Ziggy Stardust.
It’s the 'Cosmic Dancer' vs 'the Starman'.
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FEB 16 |
The Jade 142-160 Flinders St, Adelaide |
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Thur |
FEB 20 |
Main Band Room at LION ARTS FACTORY 68 North Terrace, Adelaide |
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FEB 25 |
The Jade 142-160 Flinders St, Adelaide |
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Sat |
FEB 29 |
Chrysler Bar at Tonsley Hotel 1274 South Road, Clovelly Park SA |
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MAR 4 |
The Jade 142-160 Flinders St, Adelaide |
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MAR 11 |
The Jade 142-160 Flinders St, Adelaide |
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THE RHAPSODY
Original band members from Queen - BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR are teaming up again with Adam Lambert for stadium shows across Australia and New Zealand.
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FEB 13 |
BRISBANE |
Suncorp Stadium |
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FEB 15 |
SYDNEY |
ANZ Stadium |
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FEB 19 |
MELBOURNE |
AAMI Park |
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FEB 20 |
MELBOURNE |
AAMI Park |
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FEB 23 |
PERTH |
Optus Stadium |
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FEB 26 |
ADELAIDE |
Adelaide Oval |
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FEB 29 |
GOLD COAST |
Metricon Stadium |
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THE BOWIE BAND AT CROYDON LOUNGE
Join vocalist and Bowie fanatic Darren Simm and band for a night dedicated to David Bowie.
Tickets $25 (or $22 concession). Book online here or 0418 131 489
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SITTING HERE WISHING FOR A PIXIES TOUR
The Pixies are set to play Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth in March 2020.
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THIN WHITE UKES - PERFORMANCE
As part of the Melbourne Ukelele Festival, the Bowie uke phenomenon is playing Northcote Town Hall at 7 PM.
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THIN WHITE UKES - WORKSHOP
As part of the Melbourne Ukelele Festival, the Bowie uke phenomenon are delivering a ukelele workshop at the Northcote Town Hall at 2:30 PM
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GAIL ANN DORSEY
David Bowie's incredible bassist and vocalist GAIL ANN DORSEY has confirmed her appearance on the upcoming LENNY KRAVITZ tour to Bowie Downunder.
We also understand that this will be the first time that Lenny Kravitz has played New Zealand.
Now hoping for a Gail side show!!! |
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MAR 31 |
AUCKLAND |
Spark Arena |
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APR 3 |
SYDNEY |
Qudos Bank Arena |
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APR 6 |
NEWCASTLE |
Entertainment Centre |
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APR 8 |
MELBOURNE |
Rod Laver Arena |
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APR 10 |
BYRON BAY |
Bluesfest |
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| RECORD STORE DAY 2020 |
APRIL 18 |
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MORE INFO COMING SOON.
No doubt, this page will be a resource for Australians. |
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| SCARY MONSTERS AT 40 |
Sat, SEP 12 |
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40 YEARS OF SCARY MONSTERS
David Bowie's Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) album was released on this day 40 years ago.
The end of the week charts in Australia and New Zealand showed a huge success down under. By September 19, it hit NZ #1 and by September 22, AUS #1.
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Fri, SEP 25 |
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25 YEARS OF OUTSIDE
David Bowie's Outside album was released on this day 25 years ago. |
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50 YEARS OF THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD
David Bowie's The Man Who Sold The World album was released in the USA on this day 50 YEARS AGO.
The UK and Australian releases were delayed - in fact they did not appear until the following year (April 1971 in the UK). When they appeared, they also had a different cover - the famous dress sleeve.
You can read lots more about its local release here and its re-release here. |
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BOWIE'S DOWN BRUNSWICK
An annual November event paying tribute to David Bowie whilst raising funds for Cancer Council Queensland!.
We dress as David Bowie and walk down Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, to raise money for Cancer Council! a Bowie dance party 7pm-9pm.
Proceedings finish up with a David Bowie Dance Party.
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LINK TO PAST EVENTS(2020)
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MUTE
The brand new Duncan Jones MUTE is now showing on Netflix Australia.
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STS MELBOURNE
Bowie Downunder has a 'STATION TO STATION' railway concept for the future of Melbourne.
Click here to view our plans |
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JESUS BLOOD NEVER FAILED ME YET
The story of an intriguing song that David Bowie began listening to frequenty in 2010.
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THE LITTLE WONDER GUIDE TO DWARVES
Some fun surround David Bowie's lead single from Earthling (1997).
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BLACKSTAR 2028
There is a proposal by Bowie Downunder to open a David Bowie themed garden in time for the great Sydney solar eclipse.
More info here. |
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HUNTER DOWNUNDER
Bowie Downunder member Tom Caulfield has an IAN HUNTER TO TOUR DOWNUNDER CAMPAIGN
Click here to join |
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IT'S ALWAYS TIME
Adam Rudegeair's second volume of jazz interpretations of David Bowie tunes
Link to Adam's Bandcamp |
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
Debut live album by Bowie Unzipped (featuring Jeff Duff).
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THIN WHITE UKES
Debut studio album by Melbourne based David Bowie covers band, The Thin White Ukes.
Link to Website |
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THE BOWIE PROJECT
The studio album of Adam Rudegeair Quintet's jazz interpretations of David Bowie tunes.
Link to Adam's Bandcamp |
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THE GOLDEN YEARS
A paperback/hardback by Sydney author Roger Griffin.
Link to Book Depository |
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THIS WILL EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
The autobiography of Jeff Duff.
The tome is dedicated to Bowie who features heavily in the pages of the book and Jeff's life.
More info. |
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BOWIE A TO Z
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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EXPERIENCING DAVID BOWIE
A book from New Zealand author and academic, Ian Chapman.
Link to Amazon |
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ENCHANTING DAVID BOWIE
A paperback from Australian author and academic Toija Cinque.
Link to Bloomsbury |
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TO CATCH A FALLING STAR
A novel from Australian author and Bpwie Downunder member Peter Haywood.
Link to Sid Harta Publishers |
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