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2014 Releases
NOV 21, 2014
Brand new career spanning compilation "Nothing Has Changed". Links to JB Hifi: 3 CD Edition / 2 CD Edition / Vinyl Edition
SEPT 22, 2014
Repacked Sound and Vision box set is released. See here.
NOV 17, 2014
Brand new single 'Sue (Or in a Season of Crime)' is released. See here.
SEPT 22, 2014
7 inch released of 'Knock on Wood'. See here.
SEPT 09, 2014
Becoming David Bowie DVD is released. See here.
AUGUST, 2014
An overseas publication The Making of Hunky Dory has been released.
Link
JULY 29, 2014
Twin Peaks The Entire Mystery available on Blu-Ray/DVD.
Link
JULY 7, 2014
A new album - Subterranean: New Designs on Bowie's Berlin - by acclaimed jazz drummer Steve Howe available on CD and LP.
Link
JUNE 25, 2014
A new book entitled "Five Sessions" by Brian Duffy and Kevin Cann
. Link to Bookworld. Link to Fishpond.
JUNE 23, 2014
7 inch released of 'Diamond Dogs'. See here.
JUNE 9, 2014
Vinyl release of the Philip Glass Low Symphony (based on the works of David Bowie and Brian Eno). See here.
MAY 5, 2014
Someday World, the brand new album by Brian Eno and Karl Hyde. CD release here. Deluxe edition here. Vinyl edition here.
APRIL 28, 2014
CD compilation "Bowie Heard The Here First" is released. Link to Wow. Link to Fishpond. Link to VideoEzy.
APRIL 19, 2014
7 inch release of '1984' for Record Store Day, North America. See here.
APRIL 19, 2014
7 inch release of 'RocknRoll Suicide' for Record Store Day, UK. See here.
APRIL, 2014
"Diamond Dogs at 40" is the cover article for the April edition of Uncut.
 
MARCH 14, 2014
7 inch release of 'Rebel Rebel'. See here.
 
Past Events (2014)

LABYRINTH Dec 21
MELBOURNE

Labyrinth returns to The Astor Theatre. See here.

BOWIE IS (FILM) Nov 14
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO - CANBERRA - SYDNEY - NEWCASTLE - BYRON BAY - BRISBANE - NOOSA - PERTH - ADELAIDE - HOBART

Documentary film of the David Bowie Is exhibition opens in cinemas around Australia.

More info here at Sharmill Films


LOU REED ANNIVERSARY Oct 27

MELBOURNE

The first anniversary of the passing of Lou Reed will be recognised with a special Tribute at The Cherry Bar. With... Spencer P Jones, Tex Perkins, Kat Spazzy, Kim Salmon, Whitt, Tex Napalm, Garry Gray, Laura Imbruglia, Steve Lucas, Sly Faulkner, Ron S Peno, Davey Lane,Tanya Lee Davies and so much more!!

Show time: 9pm

Price: $30

Tickets here

LOU REED TRIBUTE
Oct 27 Melbourne The Cherry Bar

THIS IS NOT AMERICA Oct 20-24

One time David Bowie collaborator Pat Metheny will be hitting Australian shores in October.

PAT METHENY UNITY GROUP TOUR DATES
Oct 20 Brisbane QLD Performing Arts Centre
Oct 22 Melbourne Hamer Hall
Oct 23 Canberra Canberra Theatre
Oct 24 Sydney Sydney Opera House

THE BOWIE PROJECT Oct 8

MELBOURNE

Adam Rudegeair's Bowie Project returns.

Show time: 9pm

Price: $15

More info here.

ADAM RUDEGEAIR QUINTET: BOWIE PROJECT
Oct 8 Melbourne Paris Cat

TMWFTE IN WELLINGTON Oct 6, 2014

WELLINGTON

Wellington Film Society presents The Man Who Fell to Earth starring David Bowie.

More info here.

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
Oct 6 Wellington Paramount Cinemas,
25 Courtenay Place

LABYRINTH Sep 28, 2014

MELBOURNE

Possibly a last chance to see Labyrinth at the soon to be closed Astor Theatre. All tickets $14.

More info here.

LABYRINTH
Sep 28 Melbourne Astor Theatre

THE REMIX PROJECT Aug 31, 2014

ADELAIDE

The Music of David Bowie played by Hammond Quartet.

Show time: 8:00pm

Price: $20 ($15 conc)

More info here

Facebook page here.

THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE PLAYED BY HAMMOND QUARTET
Aug 31 Adelaide The Promethean

SPACE ODDITY Aug 21 - 24, 2014
SYDNEY - MELBOURNE - CANBERRA

Chris Hadfield, the former commander of the International Space Station became the coolest astronaut in the world when he recorded David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” in zero gravity. Since returning to Earth, the Canadian astronaut has inspired audiences across Europe and North America with live talks on space, science and achieving your dreams.
CHRIS HADFIELD DATES
Aug 21 Melbourne Town Hall An Astronaut's Guide To Life
Aug 23 Sydney Powerhouse Museum Space Oddity
Aug 23 Sydney Powerhouse Museum Space Oddity
Aug 24 Canberra Llewellyn Hall Space Oddity

ZIGGY RETURNS Aug 1 - 16, 2014

SYDNEY & NEWCASTLE DISTRICT

iOTA, Steve Balbi, Brydon Stace and Jeff Duff return to the NSW stage.


More info here.

ZIGGY TOUR DATES
Aug 1 Newcastle Lizottes
Aug 2 Campbelltown The Cube
Aug 3 Thirroul Beaches
Aug 8 Milton Milton Theatre
Aug 9 Castle Hill Castle Hill RSL
Aug 15 Dee Why Dee Why RSL
Aug 16 Sydney Enmore Theatre

THE BOWIE PROJECT Aug 13, 2014

MELBOURNE

Adam Rudegeair's Bowie Project returns, newly expanded into 2 sets!

Show time: 9pm

Price: $15

More info here.

ADAM RUDEGEAIR QUINTET: BOWIE PROJECT
Aug 13 Melbourne Paris Cat

LINER NOTES Aug 1, 2014

BYRON BAY

Liner Notes Presents David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust

For the first time, the Byron Bay Writer's Festival turns up the volume as the literary cabaret Liner Notes hits town.


More info here.

LINER NOTES PRESENTS ZIGGY STARDUST
Aug 1 Byron Bay Community Theatre


CRIMSON PROJEKCT Jun 24 - Jul 2, 2014

Bowie band members Adrian Belew (guitar) and Tony Levin (bass) are to hit these shores in mid 2014 as part of The Crimson Projekct.

More info here.



CRIMSON PROJEKCT TOUR DATES
June 24 Auckland The Studio
June 26 Melbourne The Hifi
June 27 Sydney The Hifi
June 28 Brisbane The Hifi
July 2 Fremantle Fly By Night

VIVID 2014 May 23 - Jun 9, 2014
SYDNEY

A range of Bowie-related acts for this years VIVID includes The Pixies, The Pet Shop Boys and Giorgio Moroder. More info here.
THE PIXIES
May 23 Sydney In Concert
May 24 Sydney In Concert
May 25 Sydney In Concert
May 26 Sydney In Concert

GIORGIO MORODER
Jun 1 Sydney Studio Party
Jun 1 Sydney In Conversation
Jun 1 Sydney The Music

PET SHOP BOYS
Jun 6 Sydney Modulations
Jun 7 Sydney Modulations
Jun 8 Sydney Modulations

BOWIE UNZIPPED May 9 - 30, 2014

SYDNEY DISTRICT

The legendary Jeff Duff, often referred to as Australia’s answer to David Bowie, will perform the Thin White Duke’s iconic songs in a much anticipated new show called ‘BOWIE-Unzipped’.

BOWIE UNZIPPED TOUR DATES
May 9 Cronulla Brass Monkey
May 15 Circular Quay The Basement
May 16 Coogee Diggers The Bunker
May 23 Marrickville Lazy Bones Lounge
May 30 Manly Boatshed

GROUND CONTROL May 31, 2014

SYDNEY

Jeff Duff and his band venture into the repertoires of Frank Sinatra and David Bowie, channeling their sounds and styles into each other's songs, creating a memborable show. Suptous buffet with desserts from 7 PM, show from 8:15 PM. Rserved seating. See flyer here.

GROUND CONTROL TO FRANK SINATRA
TOUR DATES
May 31 Dee Why Dee Why RSL Club

WA TRIBUTE May 23 - 24, 2014

PERTH DISTRICT

Two Western Australia dates have been released for the All Star David Bowie Tribute.

With The Australian Beatles + Jumping Jack Flash.

Tix $30 from Oztix.

ALL STAR SHOWSTOPPERS DATES
May 23 Mandurah Peel Thunder FC
May 24 Bassendean, Perth Swan Districts FC

BOWIE IN THE 70s May 4 - 10, 2014

For 7 days from Sunday May 4, Australia's Double J radio will be streaming Robert Forster's two hour program on David Bowie (in the 70s). It is part of Double J's very first Artist in Residence special. More info here.

DAVID BOWIE IN THE 70s
May 4-10 Streaming Double J FM

JEFF BECK TOUR April, 2014

Guitar legend and inspiration for David Bowie and Mick Ronson, Jeff Beck will be returning to these shores in April.

Dates as follows:

JEFF BECK TOUR DATES
Apr 19 Byron Bay Blues Festival
Apr 21 Sydney Opera House
Apr 22 Melbourne Hamer Hall
Apr 24 Perth Concert Hall

GERRY LEONARD April, 2014

David Bowie guitarist GERRY LEONARD will be joining Suzanne Vega on tour in 2014.

Dates as follows:

SUZANNE VEGA TOUR DATES
Apr 11 Perth Astor Theatre
Apr 13 Cairns Cairns Civic Centre
Apr 15 Brisbane The Powerhouse
Apr 17 Byron Bay Blues Festival
Apr 19 Melbourne Melbourne Recital Centre
Apr 20 Sydney The Factory Theatre

ASHES TO ZIGGY April 18, 2014

CANBERRA

Ashes to Ziggy - the Canberra based Bowie tribute - have reformed for a show.

Facebook event page here.



ASHES TO ZIGGY TOUR DATES
Apr 18 Canberra Old Canberra Inn, Lyneham

LABYRINTH Jan - Apr, 2014

Labyrinth screens in various Australian cinemas in the early months of 2014.

Dates as follows:

LABYRINTH DATES
Jan 6 Melbourne The Astor Theatre
(along with Ghostbusters)
Jan 11 Melbourne The Rooftop
Jan 17 Brisbane GOMA Cinema
Jan 25 Brisbane GOMA Cinema
Feb 16 Sydney Outdoor Cinema
Feb 27 Sydney Moonlight Cinema
Mar 30 Melbourne The Astor Theatre
Apr 3 Melbourne The Rooftop


ABC TO SCREEN DOCO Jan 29, 2014

ABC 1 is set to repeat the Bowie documentary "Five Years: In the Making of An Icon".

Tune in Wednesday, Jan 29 at 9:20 PM. Thanks to Stuart Cook for the info.

Link


ZIGGY MOTION PICTURE Jan 12, 2014

Bowie's legendary concert film - Ziggy Stardust The Motion Picture - will screen on Channel 9.

For the night owls staying up on Saturday Jan 11, ZMP screens at 1:55 AM Sunday.






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