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Past Events (2015)

AUCKLAND Dec 19

BOWIE TRIPLE FEATURE

Te Uru in association with Flicks Titirangi are hosting a special Christmas David Bowie triple-feature film bonanza.

Films include Labyrinth, the David Bowie Is (documentary) and The Man Who Fell to Earth.

MORE INFO

MELBOURNE Dec 11 - 12

BOWIE UNZIPPED

Bowie Unzipped returns to Melbourne for shows at:

The Caravan Club (Dec 11) and

Memo Music Hall (Dec 12)

MELBOURNE Dec 5

BALWYN CALLING

A free screening of Labyrinth starring David Bowie at Greythorn Park, North Balwyn.

Enjoy a night under the stars watching a great movie in some of Boroondara's grandest parks. In a year where everything has revolved around David Bowie, it’s no surprise that the demand to see Labyrinth is high.

Thanks to Stuart for the info.

More info


SYDNEY Nov 25

ASHES TO ASHES

A David Bowie Tribute Show, Ashes to Ashes And Other Oddities plays at The Vanguard. Flyer here

The price for tickets are as follows:

Pre-sale: $13.80
On the door: $15.00

Link to facebook event page

AUS / NZ Nov 20

BLACKSTAR

When and where to see Bowie's forthcoming single and video in Australia and New Zealand?

We recommend observing the countdown on imablackstar.com but for your convenience we have worked out the following times:

NZ Friday 10 AM
VIC / NSW / TAS Friday 8 AM
SA / NT Friday 7:30 AM
QLD Friday 7 AM
WA Friday 5 AM

MELBOURNE Nov 21

CHANGES: DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE

Changes: A David Bowie Tribute plays at the Lyrebird Lounge, Ripponlea.

Link to facebook event page

MELBOURNE Nov 6

ELECTRIC BOWIE PROJECT

Swapping the horn section for guitar and percussion, The electric Bowie Project will filter the compositions of David Bowie through the lens of 70s jazz-fusion, such as Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, Chick Corea Electrik Band, and Miles Davis' Tribute to Jack Johnson.

The performance will feature bandleader Adam Rudegeair in what will be the first public appearance of his Mark 1 Fender Rhodes 88. Adam is joined by his quintet, including Thom Mitchell on electric and acoustic drums and Stephen Lane on electric bass..

Shadow Electric, Abbottsford Convent

More info

SYDNEY Nov 6

BOWIE UNZIPPED

Bowie Unzipped plays at The Basement.

BRISBANE Nov 8

DAVID BOWIE AFTERNOON

Labyrinth and a host of Bowie music videos plays in Brissy.

LINK

MELBOURNE Jun 20 - Nov 3
LABYRINTH

ACMI are screening the 1986 fantasy starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

Sessions starting from June and run into November.

More info.

MELBOURNE July 16 - Nov 1

BOWIE IS

The most succcessful exhibit in the history of London's V&A Musuem has reached MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA ... July 16 to Nov 1, 2015.

More info

ADELAIDE Oct 25

LET'S DANCE: BOWIE DOWN UNDER

Let's Dance: Bowie Down Under - an intimate new short film on David Bowie screens at the Adelaide Film Festival.

The short screens alongside the music documentary 808.

Palace Nova, 9:15 PM

More info on Let's Dance: Bowie Down Under

 More info on 808


MELBOURNE Oct 24
ZIGGY FROM THE TOP

Come check out all your favs in their glittery Bowie best with a house band for the evening feat.

Some Velvet Mornings very own Jeremy Furze along with a few other hits in the first set by solo artists.

Some Velvet Morning, 8:00 pm

LINK

MELBOURNE Oct 17
LINER NOTES

One of Melbourne's best-loved spoken word events stages a tribute to a classic Bowie album, song by song.

A stellar line-up of writers, musicians and poets explore their personal connection to the glam ham of wham, bam and thank-you-ma’am.

ACMI Cinema 2, 7:30 pm

More info

AUS / NZ Oct 17
3CR INTERVIEW

3CR music coordinator Paul Elliott chats to David Bowie super fan Bruce Butler during Michael Smith's Let Your Freak Flag Fly this Saturday 17th October, 5.30 - 7.00pm.

Bruce recently gave a talk at ACMI as part of the David Bowie is exhibition and contributed several rare Bowie pieces of memorabilia to the exhibition.

Bowie is considered a musical icon and innovator and anyone interested in this fascinating rock chameleon will enjoy hearing the interview.

3CR Radio, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

LINK

ADELAIDE Oct 16

LET'S DANCE: BOWIE DOWN UNDER

Let's Dance: Bowie Down Under - an intimate new short film on David Bowie screens at the Adelaide Film Festival.

The short screens alongside the music documentary 808.

Palace Nova, 8:45 PM

More info on Let's Dance: Bowie Down Under

 More info on 808


MELBOURNE Oct 16
THE BOWIE PROJECT

Adam Rudegeair's Bowie jazz interpretations returns to The Paris Cat.

TICKETS HERE

SYDNEY Oct 13

LABYRINTH SCREENING

Labyrinth starring DAVID BOWIE plays at The Golden Age Cinema and Bar.

Link

MELBOURNE Oct 8

THE HUNGER SCREENING

The Hunger, the 1983 film directed by Tony Scott and starring DAVID BOWIE, Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon screens at The Astor.

Link

MELBOURNE Sept 24 & 26
MARTIN G BAKER

Known for his work on Labyrinth (1986), The Muppets (2011) and Fraggle Rock (1983), Henson Foundation producer MARTIN G. BAKER will introduce LABYRINTH at ACMI cinema on Thursday 24 September while on Saturday 26 September, Baker will give both an introduction and Q&A session.

Labyrinth continues to screen at ACMI over the coming weeks. More info here.

MELBOURNE Oct 1
STRANGE FASCINATIONS #8

Exploring the prominent science fiction themes that feature in Bowie’s work, Emma Beddows examines how recognisable sci-fi tropes are reflected in, and have had deep influence on, the work of David Bowie.

ACMI Studio 1, 6pm

More info

MELBOURNE Oct 1
OH! YOU PRETTY THINGS

Psychodelicate girls and little metal faced boys! Come out to play!

For one glittering evening, The Fringe Club becomes a den of David Bowie excess as Geraldine Quinn and band lead a cavalcade of electric guest stars in a massive celebration of The Dame.

Don your best satin and tat, put on your red shoes and paint a lightning bolt on your pretty face. Let’s dance.

Link

MELBOURNE Sept 25
ZIGGY STARDUST LIVE

As part of ACMI's Bowie Late Nights, Georgia Fields performs The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars. As previously seen in Melbourne, Georgia has reinterpreted the classic Bowie album for strings (and vocal).

More info.

MELBOURNE Sept 25
THE BOWIE PROJECT - KEW

The Bowie Project by Adam Rudegeair Quintet comes to the Kew Court House.

Details and tickets here.

NSW / VIC Sep 11 - 25
BOWIE UNZIPPED

Bowie Unzipped by Jeff Duff, plays shows in September.

Check out the full website here.
TOUR DATES
Sept 06 Thirroul Beaches Hotel
Sept 11 Chermside, QLD Kedron-Wavell Services Club
Sept 12 Pomona, QLD Majestic Theatre
Sept 19 Melbourne Thornbury Theatre
Sept 25 Bankstown Bankstown Sports Club

MELBOURNE Sept 19 - 20
TOTAL BOWIE

Let yourself loose as we celebrate all things Bowie over a special weekend of music, performance, films and workshops.

Diamond dogs, disco kings and dreamers take over the building in an immersive two-day program dedicated to the prolific vision of the iconic star. Party, create and play with a line-up of special guest performers, artists and DJs.

FULL PROGRAM HERE

Link to ACMI page

MELBOURNE Aug 20 - Sep 20

BOWIE ON FILM

ACMI present screenings of: The Man Who Fell To Earth, Ziggy Stardust The Motion Picture, Absolute Beginners, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, The Prestige, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, The Hunger, Just a Gigolo and Cracked Actor among others.

For screenings of Labyrinth, see below.

Link
SCREENINGS
Thur Aug 20 7:30 PM The Man Who Fell to Earth
Fri Aug 21 6:45 PM Cracked Actor
Fri Aug 21 8:10 PM Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars
Sat Aug 22 6:00 PM Just a Gigolo
Sat Aug 22 8:00 PM The Hunger
Sun Aug 23 5:30 PM Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Mon Aug 24 4:30 PM Absolute Beginners
Mon Aug 24 7:00 PM Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Tue Aug 25 7:00 PM The Prestige
Thur Aug 27 5:30 PM Absolute Beginners
Fri Aug 28 6:30 PM The Man Who Fell to Earth
Sat Aug 29 7:00 PM The Hunger
Mon Aug 31 5:30 PM Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars
Tue Sept 1 4:20 PM The Prestige
Tue Sept 1 2:00 PM Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Wed Sept 2 2:30 PM Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Thur Sept 3 5:00 PM Just a Gigolo
Sat Sept 5 6:30 PM Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Sun Sept 6 7:00 PM The Man Who Fell to Earth
Tue Sept 8 5:30 PM Cracked Actor
Thur Sept 10 4:30 PM Just a Gigolo
Fri Sept 11 5:00 PM Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars
Fri Sept 11 7:00 PM Cracked Actor
Fri Sept 11 8:20 PM The Man Who Fell to Earth
Sat Sept 12 5:00 PM Absolute Beginners
Sat Sept 12 2:30 PM Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Sun Sept 13 3:45 PM The Prestige
Wed Sept 16 4:00 PM Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Thur Sept 17 4:00 PM Absolute Beginners
Fri Sept 18 2:00 PM Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Sun Sept 20 3:45 PM The Man Who Fell to Earth
Sun Sept 20 6:30 PM The Hunger
Sun Sept 20 8:30 PM Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars

MELBOURNE Sept 17
SECRET SYMPHONY

Secret Symphony (a project of the MSO) will play ACMI, Melbourne.

Further details here.
TOUR DATES
Sept 17 9 PM ACMI Melbourne
  10:15 PM ACMI Melbourne

MELBOURNE Sep 13
STRANGE FASCINATIONS #7

Exploring the links between costume and character, Mel Campbell will explore how Bowie flagged his changing musical directions through the changing of his costume, how his sartorial choices are tied to the performance of gender and sexuality, and how the costumes of an icon informed an entire generation.

ACMI Studio 1, 2 pm

More info

MELBOURNE Sep 3
STRANGE FASCINATIONS #6

Bruce Butler has had a fascinating, interwoven history with David Bowie. Showcasing articles from his own personal collection, including Record Mirror magazines from the 70s, promotional posters, personal letters, signed memorabilia and personal photographs, this very special presentation is an intimate snapshot into the connection between an icon and his fans. Through this personal Bowie slideshow, Butler traces his interconnected history with Bowie, from his first meetings as a fan in 1978 through to numerous meetings, gigs and correspondences that have peppered his life as both a music fan and industry professional.

ACMI Cube, 6pm

More info

MELBOURNE Sep 5
LET'S DANCE

Speakers in the fields of Indigenous art and culture, moving image and popular culture come together to discuss Indigenous representation in non-Indigenous media and give historical context to David Bowie's 1983 music video for 'Let’s Dance'.

The forum is a companion piece to Christian Thompson’s Dead Tongue, an exhibition at Koorie Heritage Trust responding to the 'Let’s Dance' video and other themes in David Bowie's work.

Koori Heritage Trust Gallery, Federation Square Cube, 1 pm

More info

SYDNEY Sep 2
THE BOWIE SHOW

School of Rock Graduate School perform the amazing songs of David Bowie.

From the psychadelic Ziggy Stardust to the pop era of the 80's, Bowie's music has inspired and lifted the spirits of his fans.

School of Rock is proud to present this awesome tribute to Bowie's music and are pumped to be playing at the Hard Rock Cafe in Sydney.

Tickets are $35 and this included DINNER and the SHOW so come on down into downtown and make an awesome night of it.

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GEELONG Aug 6 - 29
SUKITA

The exhibition of photographic works of David Bowie by Masayoshi Sukita moves from Mossgreen Gallery in Melbourne to the Charles Rose Gallery in Geelong.

More info

MELBOURNE Aug 28
JEN CLOHER / THE THIN WHITE UKES

Local music hero Jen Cloher brings her timeless indie rock to Bowie late nights.

With special guests The Thin White Ukes.

More info

AUSTRALIA August
CHRIS HADFIELD DOWN UNDER

Chris Hadfield is currently in Australia speaking about his experiences as commander of the International Space Station.

Hadfield's debut album is titled "Space Sessions - Songs From A Tin Can" and is scheduled for launch on Friday October 9th, 2015. It includes his version of 'Space Oddity' - the video of which was famously filmed on the ISS.

More info
TOUR DATES
Aug 11 Adelaide Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Aug 13 Perth Riverside Theatre
Aug 18 Sydney State Theatre
Aug 20 Melbourne The Palais Theatre

MELBOURNE Aug 20
STRANGE FASCINATIONS #5

Starting with the storyboards and video for Bowie’s shelved Diamond Dogs movie project, Michael Dwyer will springboard into one of the defining themes of Bowie’s catalogue, one which the man himself once described as his own personal “non-specific nagging fear”..

ACMI Studio 1, 6pm

More info

MELBOURNE Aug 15

LET'S DANCE: BOWIE DOWN UNDER

Let's Dance: Bowie Down Under - an intimate new short film on David Bowie will screen at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

Treasury Theatre, 1:30 PM

More info

MELBOURNE Aug 12
BOWIE JAZZ

Adam Rudegeair's Bowie jazz interpretations returns to The Paris Cat.
TOUR DATES
Aug 12 Melbourne The Paris Cat

MELBOURNE Aug 9

LET'S DANCE: BOWIE DOWN UNDER

Let's Dance: Bowie Down Under - an intimate new short film on David Bowie will screen at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

ACMI 2, 11am

More info

MELBOURNE Aug 9
STRANGE FASCINATIONS #4

Clementine Ford takes a look back at the cult classic and all the quintessentially ‘80s special effects, synth music and hairdos that helped immerse viewers in the film’s fantastical world, and uncovers the underlying symbolism embodied in Bowie’s portrayal of the iconic Goblin King.

ACMI Studio 1, 2pm

More info

MELBOURNE Jun 17 - July 30
SUKITA

An exhibition of photographic works of David Bowie by Masayoshi Sukita.

Link to exhibition

See photos of the opening

MELBOURNE July 30
STRANGE FASCINATIONS #3

From Klaus Nomi to Tally Brown to modern day, Bowie's career has intertwined with cabaret and pop/club sub-cultures, weaving an intricate tapestry of mutual influence. Rock cabaret singer-songwriter Geraldine Quinn explores the contribution of underground scenes and their inherent gender-flux to the Bowie myth, and his influence on practitioners of the genre from the 1970s to today.

ACMI Studio 1, 6pm

More info

MELBOURNE July 26
STRANGE FASCINATIONS #2

Visiting artist and writer Tanja Stark examines Bowie’s long-term fascination with Carl Jung, introduces some of Jung’s key ideas and begins an exploration of some intriguing links between the music icon and the Swiss psychiatrist.

ACMI Studio 1, 5pm

More info

MELBOURNE July 21
BOWIE TRIBUTE

A Bowie Tribute will take place at Tago Mago in Thornbury.

More info

AUSTRALIA July 18
BOWIE ON RAGE

Starting from midnight on ABC TV, RAGE are having a 5 hour David Bowie special.

Link to playlist

MELBOURNE July 18 (Evening)
BOWIE IS BOWIE DOWN UNDER

Starting from 5:30 PM in the Lightwell, Bowie Downunder has an exclusive viewing of the DAVID BOWIE IS exhibition which is showing at ACMI in Melbourne, Australia.

This event is SOLD OUT.

MELBOURNE July 17 - 18
BOWIE SYMPOSIUM

ACMI are hosting a two-day multi-discipline symposium that brings together artists, academics and cultural commentators to reflect upon the influences of and on David Bowie in rock, pop, film, art, fashion and performance.

More info

MELBOURNE July 16
STRANGE FASCINATIONS #1

Step back in time with glam rock legend Jeff Duff as he explores his prolific music career and the impact of Bowie on his work and life.

A very special guest of the program, the legendary Australian rocker kicks off the Strange Fascinations series, and will perform an intimate set of songs at the conclusion of the talk.

ACMI Lightwell, 6pm

More info

HOBART July 3 & 4

BOWIE UNZIPPED

The original wildman of the Australian Music Industry brings his infamous Bowie show to the apple isle for the first time.

Link

AUSTRALIA July 2

106.7 FM SPECIAL

Part 2 of the Michael Mullholland's PBS radio show analyses Bowie's career from 1980 onwards.

Tune in from 7 PM on July 2.

BRISBANE Jun 20
TRANSFORMER

Two live performances of the classic Lou Reed album will occur as part of the Queensland Cabaret Festival.

More info.
TOUR DATES
7:30 PM Jun 20 Brisbane QPAC
9:30 PM Jun 20 Brisbane QPAC

MELBOURNE Jun 17
BOWIE JAZZ

Adam Rudegeair's Bowie jazz interpretations returns to The Paris Cat.
TOUR DATES
Jun 17 Melbourne The Paris Cat

NEW ZEALAND May 21 - June 3
BOWIE IS DOCUMENTARY

The documentary film of the ground-breaking DAVID BOWIE IS exhibition is coming to cinemas in NZ. For example:

AUCKLAND & DUNEDIN
Rialto Cinemas

WELLINGTON
Lighthouse Cinema

CHRISTCHURCH
Alice Cinematech

MELBOURNE May 14, 15 & 16

BOWIE UNZIPPED

Bowie Unzipped by Jeff Duff, plays shows in Melbourne. Check out the full website here.
BOWIE UNZIPPED TOUR DATES
May 14 Melbourne, VIC The Toff
May 15 Elstenwick, VIC Flying Saucer Club
May 16 Elstenwick, VIC Flying Saucer Club

MELBOURNE May 15
THE BOWIE PROJECT ALBUM LAUNCH

Album launch of The Bowie Project by Adam Rudegeair Quintet. Details and tickets here.
TOUR DATES
May 15 Melbourne Stonnington Jazz Festival

NSW Feb - Mar

BOWIE UNZIPPED

Bowie Unzipped by Jeff Duff, plays shows in NSW. Check out the full website here.
BOWIE UNZIPPED TOUR DATES
Feb 28 Marrickville, NSW Camelot Lounge
Mar 20 Cronulla, NSW Brass Monkey
Mar 28 Kincumber, NSW Lizottes
May 1 Newtown, NSW The Vanguard
May 2 Wentworthville, NSW Wenty Leagues Club

BRISBANE Apr 29
LABYRINTH SCREENING

The New Globe Theatre is screening the 1986 fantasy starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

More info.

MELBOURNE Mar 21

DIAMOND DOGS & YOUNG AMERICANS

BEAT, RRR, The Yarraville Club & Cherry Rock present…

David Bowie 'Young Americans' and 'Diamond Dogs' Anniversaries Honoured in Melbourne.

A one-off all-star local line-up of musicians and singers from Melbourne will celebrate the music of David Bowie by honouring the 40th and 41st album release anniversaries of seminal recordings 'Young Americans' (1975) and 'Diamond Dogs' (1974) in a unique live performance on Saturday 21 March at The Yarraville Club, which will also include other classics from the inspirational and intimidating Bowie back catalogue.

Full details here.
BOWIE TRIBUTE
March 21 Yarraville Yarraville Club

MELBOURNE Mar 10
LABYRINTH

Labyrinth returns to The Rooftop Cinema. See here.

MELBOURNE Mar 1
CALL FOR PAPERS

An academic conference - THE STARDOM AND CELEBRITY OF DAVID BOWIE 1965—2015 - is coming to Australia as part of the David Bowie Is exhibition.

The Deadline for papers or proposals has been extended to 1st March 2015.

Further details on our facebook page.

PERTH Feb 21
ALL STAR BOWIE

The All Star David Bowie tribute show performs at The Centuria Hotel Midland on Sat Feb 21st. Five piece live band. On stage with AbbaFab. Tickets on sale from Dec 10th. Available from the venue $20 in advance, or $25 on the door.
TOUR DATES
Feb 21 Perth Centuria Hotel, Midland

MELBOURNE Feb 18
BOWIE JAZZ

Adam Rudegeair's brilliant Bowie jazz interpretations returns to The Paris Cat.
TOUR DATES
Feb 18 Melbourne The Paris Cat

DUNEDIN Jan 5 - Feb 13
BOWIE AT UNI

A summer school paper on David Bowie is coming up at The University of Otago. The course is taught by an interdisciplinary team of academics from music, gender, theatre, fashion and film. Details in this article.

BRISBANE Feb 7

BOWIE UNZIPPED

Bowie Unzipped, the new show by Jeff Duff, plays shows in Brisbane. Check out the full website here.
BOWIE UNZIPPED TOUR DATES
Feb 7 Brisbane The Powerhouse

MELBOURNE & NSW Dec 19 - 27

BOWIE UNZIPPED

Bowie Unzipped, the new show by Jeff Duff, plays shows in Melbourne and in New South Wales.
BOWIE UNZIPPED TOUR DATES
Dec 19 Melbourne Caravan Music Club
Dec 20 Melbourne Caravan Music Club
Dec 27 Newcastle Lizottes Newcastle
Dec 28 Central Coast Lizottes Kincumber

MELBOURNE Jan 6
LABYRINTH

Labyrinth returns to The Rooftop Cinema. See here.


2015 Releases

DECEMBER 18
A brand new Bowie single - Lazarus - is released.
NOVEMBER 20
A brand new Bowie single - Blackstar - is released.
NOVEMBER 15
A brand new book focusing on the late career of David Bowie is released. See here.
NOVEMBER 13
A new vinyl picture disc 'Golden Years' is released. See here.
OCTOBER 9
Space Sessions - Songs from a Tin Can is the debut album by astronaut Chris Hadfield. It includes his version of Bowie's 'Space Oddity'. See here.
OCTOBER 12
A new vinyl picture disc 'Space Oddity' is released. See here.
OCTOBER 12
A new vinyl picture disc 'Space Oddity' is released. See here.
SEPTEMBER 16
 A brand new book from Ian Chapman is released. See here.
SEPTEMBER
A new Mick Rock book The Rise of David Bowie. Link.
JULY 24
A new vinyl picture disc - 'Fame' is released. See here.
JULY 16
A yellow vinyl 7 inch - 'Let's Dance' - will be released exclusively at ACMI, Melbourne. A 12 inch red vinyl of iSelect will also be available. See here.
JUNE 18
A brand new paperback from Toija Cinque is released. See here.
JUNE 1
The Man Who Sold The World (Live) - an album by Bowie colaborators Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey is released. See here.
MAY 15
Recorded in Melbourne, Australia, the Adam Rudegeair Quintet releases a brand new album - jazz interpretations of David Bowie tunes. Link.
MAY 1
A brand new book of collected interviews. See here.
MAY 11
Updated book by David Buckley is released. See here.
APRIL 18
A new vinyl picture disc - 'Kingdom Come' is released. See here.
APRIL 18
A new vinyl picture disc - 'Changes' is released. See here.
MARCH 27
A brand new book by Chris O'Leary, author of the acclaimed blog Pushing Ahead of The Dame. See here.
MARCH
A brand new biography on David Bowie's pianist MIKE GARSON is released. See here.
FEBRUARY
Local magazine release of MOJO with 3 different Bowie covers.
FEB 23
A new vinyl picture disc - 'Young Americans' - is released. See here.


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