Where to Pay Tribute to David Bowie In Your City
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues.
The world is still reeling from unexpected the death of the Thin White Duke. Many beers have been raised, many toasts have been spoken and many impromptu karaoke sessions have been belted out in cars, bedrooms and showers around the world all in celebration of The Man Who Fell to Earth and graced us with his magic sance for 69 awesome years. Over the next few weeks, official tribute events are happening around the country in droves. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best.
SYDNEY
Care?-E?-Okay! Six Decades of Bowie
It’s exactly what it… sort of sounds like. A free karaoke event celebrating Bowie’s discography in Newtown, starting at 10pm and running til 6am the next morning. Rock on.
Where: Tokyo Sing Song, basement 145 King Street, Newtown.
When: Thursday, January 14
Vale to our hero: A tribute to David Bowie
A free musical and visual event showcasing Bowie’s life and career in the Gallery Bar, kicking off at 10pm.
Where: Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford Street
When: Friday, January 15
A Special David Bowie Tribute Event
The details of the event are still to be announced but in Bearded Tit tradition the event will be free and feature DJ Sveta and surprise guests.
Where: The Bearded Tit, 183 Regent St, Redfern
When: Sunday, January 17
MELBOURNE
Let’s Dance and celebrate the life of Bowie
Blasting Bowie classics from 10pm-1am. Entry is $5 or free if you come in dress-up.
Where: Ding Dong Lounge
When: Thursday, January 14
The Speed of Life: A night of Bowie at The Curtin
An all-Bowie DJ set from 10.30pm til late. Free entry.
Where: The Curtin, 29 Lygon Street
When: Friday, January 15
David Bowie Tribute Screening
A screening of Bowie’s 1986 class Labrinyth. The rooftop session sold out but an extra session has been added so get in quick if the Goblin King is your jam.
Where: Lido Cinemas, 675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
When: Thursday, January 28
BRISBANE
David Bowie Video Tribute Night
From 6.30pm, the New Globe Theatre will be screening a recording of Bowie’s final concert as Ziggy Stardust in 1973 followed by a 90-minute compilation of music vids, performance footage and doco bits and pieces. Free entry.
Where: New Globe Theatre, 220 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
When: Thursday, January 14
REBEL REBEL David Bowie Celebration
An all-vinyl dance party tribute to the “fallen alien rock god with a red mullet haircut”. The event starts at 8pm and features film and music, with all proceeds from the $10 tickets going to charity.
Where: Beetle Bar, 350 Upper Roma Street
When: Friday, January 15
Ziggy Played Guitar – David Bowie Tribute Night for Cancer Charity
The lineup for this gig hasn’t been announced yet but will be a tribute to the life of David Bowie and feature a solid local crew. Tickets are $12 + booking fee or $15 on the door with proceeds donated to cancer charities.
Where: The Foundry, 228 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
When: Sunday, February 21
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