Remembering Bowie: Tribute Nights & Covers
The passing of David Bowie has left a Ziggy Stardust shaped hole in many of our hearts however, as we all heal, we can begin to celebrate the incredible life of the man who inspired so many.
Australia-wide rebel rebels are getting out to tribute gigs this weekend to celebrate the life, the times and the music of the legend that is David Bowie.
Here is the definitive list of David Bowie Tribute Shows:
SYDNEY
VALE TO OUR HERO : A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE
Friday, 15th January 2016 (From 10pm Local Time)
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Speed of Life: A Live Tribute to David Bowie
Saturday, 30th January 2016 (From 7pm Local Time)
Freda’s, Chippendale
Tickets: On The Door
MELBOURNE
Bowie: DJ Mermaid Pays Tribute
Saturday, 16th January 2016 (From 11:30pm Local Time)
Cherry Bar, Melbourne
Open Mic Bowie Tribute
Wednesday, 20th January 2016 (From 6pm Local Time)
Whole Lotta Love, Melbourne
The Speed of Life : A Night of Bowie at The Curtin
Friday, 15th January 2016 (From 5pm Local Time)
The Curtin, Melbourne
Free Entry
The Sunday Set: Bowie
Sunday, 17th January 2016 (From 4pm Local Time)
The Toff In Town, Melbourne
POW! Fridays – David Bowie Tribute
Friday, 15th January 2016 (From 9pm Local Time)
Mynt Lounge, Melbourne
Free Entry
Vale Bowie! – Saturdays at The Richmond Yard
Saturday, 16th January 2016 (From 4pm Local Time)
The Richmond Yard, Melbourne
Free Entry
BRISBANE
Ziggy Played Guitar David Bowie Tribute
Sunday, 21st February 2016
The Foundry, Brisbane
Tickets: Oztix / On The Door
The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars
Saturday, 6th February 2016 (7:30pm Local Time)
Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
Tickets: Brisbane Powerhouse
REBEL REBEL David Bowie Celebration
Friday, 15th January 2016 (From 8pm Local Time)
Beetle Bar, Brisbane
Tickets: On The Door (18+)
ADELAIDE
Let’s Dance: A David Bowie Tribute Night
Saturday, 16th January (From 11:30pm Local Time)
Jive, Adelaide
Tickets: On The Door
PERTH
Let’s Dance!: A Tribute Night To Bowie
Friday, 15th January 2016 (From 8:30pm Local Time)
The Rocket Room, Perth
Tickets: MyGuestlist
GEELONG
Sunday Service / David Bowie Tribute Night
Sunday, 17th January 2016 (From 3pm Local Time)
The Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong
Tickets: On The Door / Free Before 7pm
NEWCASTLE
AGS David Bowie Tribute
Sunday, 17th January 2016 (From 8pm Local Time)
King Street Hotel, Newcastle
Free Entry
More info here.
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Starting off the musical tributes is Sarah Blasko with her incredible rendition of Life on Mars for Triple J’s Like a Version. The Sydney singer-songwriters soaring tribute to the Thin White Duke is sure to leave all eyes a tad less dry.
Next on the list of tributes is Sydney indie rock outfit Gang of Youths offering a strings heavy cover of Bowie’s classic Heroes. We love you Gang of Youths!
Madonna also paid her respects to the Starman with many kind words and her own rendition of Rebel Rebel from ‘Diamond Dogs’.
And finally Sir Elton John said goodbye with his instrumental interpretation of Space Oddity.
