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Bowie Ban Lifted: Brighton Dome Welcomes Icon Back
30 Sep
Summary
- An immersive exhibition honoring David Bowie is coming to Brighton Dome.
- The venue had previously banned Bowie for life after a 1973 concert incident.
- Brighton Dome has now 'forgiven' Bowie and welcomed him back.
Brighton Dome is set to host an immersive exhibition, 'David Bowie: You're Not Alone,' dedicated to the iconic musician. The exhibition promises to showcase a wealth of rarely seen material from the David Bowie Archive, utilizing film, photography, and audio to explore his life and work. This event marks a significant moment for the venue, as David Bowie was once banned for life.
This lifetime ban was imposed after fans damaged seats during his 1973 Ziggy Stardust tour concert at the Dome. However, the Brighton Dome has officially 'forgiven' the artist. Lucy Davies, the director and chief executive, expressed her excitement and honor in welcoming Bowie back to the venue, describing the exhibition as an emotional and beautiful work of art.
