Edinburgh Festival celebrates brilliant Bowie
23 August 2016
From passionate cover versions, Bowie-inspired cabaret acts, book festival talks and a rousing Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo finale, the work of the late David Bowie is being recreated and celebrated at this year’s various festivals. Although it’s seven months since his death, the singer feels more present than ever. And in Edinburgh, there was no escaping the influence of the Thin White Duke.
Here is just a taste of some of the festival performances which have been inspired by David Bowie. Let’s dance.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo's spectacular David Bowie celebration
Edinburgh Military Tattoo tribute to David Bowie
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo perform Bowie's classic Life on Mars?
More than 1200 performers feature at this summer’s Royal Edinburgh Military which runs until 27 August and will be broadcast in all its splendour on BBC One on Monday 29 August at 19:00.
Camille O'Sullivan's fitting Ziggy Stardust tribute
Camille O’Sullivan performs David Bowie's 'Five Years'
The award winning singer Camille O'Sullivan sings David Bowie's Five Years.
During the last decade the award winning singer has been a regular at the Edinburgh Festival and returned this year with her show The Carny Dream at the Underbelly's Circus Hub.
Sven Ratzke brings his Bowie-themed cabaret show 'Starman' to Edinburgh
Sven Ratzke's stirring cover of David Bowie's 'Heroes'
Sven Ratzke performs David Bowie's classic Heroes from his cabaret act Starman.
The Bowie-inspired show Starman made its Edinburgh debut this year and will run at the Assembly until the 28 August.
Bowie: Life Of A Legend at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Writer and critic Paul Morley reflects on the influence and legacy of Bowie at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Thursday 25 August in Bowie: Life Of A Legend. An extract from his new biography The Age of Bowie recently featured on BBC Arts - ‘Always listening, always learning’: Paul Morley on the singular vision of David Bowie.
