Show and exhibition inspired by Bowie
THE life and music of one of the biggest pop culture icons of the 20th century is to be celebrated in a live show.
The National Space Centre is working with David Live to host a performance of the music of David Bowie in the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium.
The show will utilise the format of the UK’s largest planetarium to create an immersive 360 degree show.
Bowie; Oddity to Mars, will celebrate 1969 to 1972 – a period that covered Bowie’s experimental phase, from Space Oddity to Ziggy Stardust, and the Apollo lunar landing.
David Live, a five-piece band has joined forces with De Montfort University, Loughborough College and Leicester College to create an exhibition of fashion, textiles, art and photography inspired by Bowie.
Paul McNicoll, associate professor for student experience at De Montfort, said: “We’re thrilled to team up with the National Space Centre for this exciting event, which will provide an invaluable platform for our fashion and textiles MA students.
“Inspired by the Apollo missions and the work of David Bowie, they will be showcasing innovative designs across fashion, textiles, intimates, footwear and accessories.”
Malika Andress, head of marketing at the National Space Centre, said: “We’re really excited to be hosting the Bowie: Oddity to Mars event.
“Following the success of our sold-out Darkside of the Moon shows, in January and July, we knew we had to follow it up with something equally spectacular and who better than Bowie with his fascination with space?
“David Live is a fantastic tribute act and will really bring Bowie’s music to life in our planetarium.”
“We’re also delighted to be working with some extremely talented students.
“Each student had been inspired by Bowie in very different ways, exploring his music, style and personas and we’re proud to help showcase their amazing work.”
Tickets are £15 and includes entry to the Inspired exhibition and one show in the Planetarium.
Show is on January 10 and 11 at 7.30pm and 9pm each night.