Nine Events At The Dublin Bowie Festival That Will Make Your Month Unforgettable
"The sun machine is coming down/and we're gonna have a party"
If the very mention of David Bowie sends you into a sequinned alter-ego tizzy, then chances are you're already buzzing for this month's Dublin Bowie Festival.
Taking place in various cultural venues across the city from the 4-10 January, the DBF is a whirlwind tribute to one of the world's most iconic musicians.
There's brunch, there's live interviews and there's a lotta a LOTTA Bowie tunes. Here's our top picks of must-see events.
Thursday 4th January
My Life with Bowie – An evening with Woody Woodmansey – The Sugar Club - €15This year's festival kicks off with the special appearance of Bowie drummer extraordinaire, Woody Woodmansey - backbone of the Spiders From Mars and current co-leader (with Tony Visconti) of the supergroup Holy Holy.
Woody will be interviewed on his groundbreaking years with Bowie by Irish Times music critic Tony Clayton-Lea and will be signing copies of his recently released autobiography, My Life With Bowie.
Friday 5th January
Veda Lady presents 'Boys Keep Swinging' – The George. 10pm. Free
Bowie fanatic and one of Ireland's most fabulous drag queens, Veda Beaux Reves hosts a Bowie spectacular of glitter and glam in The George tonight in what's sure to be one of the most talked about shows of the Festival.
Veda eloquently possesses the poise, physique and uninhibited glamour of Ziggy in his prime and tonights show promises to celebrate Bowies musical and fashion legacy in a riot of colour, camp and couture.