In Sydney, ticket demand sustained an incredible 8 nights at the Entertainment Centre - Bowie's longest stay at any one venue on any one concert tour - a record he has not equalled or broken since.

David Bowie Sydney concert, 1987 as featured on the 'Glass Spider' DVD.

Sydney also included a duet with guest guitarist Charlie Sexton. Bowie appeared visibly invigorated at the chance to bring a tougher guitar sound to the show and it was also the first time in many moons that he had picked up an electric guitar on stage. 

David Bowie Sydney concert, 1987 as featured on the 'Glass Spider' DVD.

Sydney ticket 1987 from Bruce Butler's collection.

Glass Spider Sydney Video

The Sydney shows saw the recording of the official "Glass Spider" tour video, directed by David Mallet, and produced by Anthony Eaton.

Glass Spider VHS Release.

The footage from this also made it to DVD release in 2007. 

 

Glass Spider Day-In Day-Out Bang Bang Absolute Beginners Loving The Alien China Girl Rebel Rebel Fashion Never Let Me Down Heroes Sons Of the Silent Age Young Americans The Jean Genie Let's Dance Time Fame Blue Jean I Wanna Be Your Dog White Light White Heat Modern Love

Narelle at Make Imagine Photography took a number of pics at David Bowie Sydney 1987 and several other rock concerts over the years. Her images are available for purchase and commercial licensing - her rock music page is here.

In the meantime, here are some of her pics....