The First David Bowie World Fan Convention Lands in Liverpool Next June
The world’s first ever David Bowie World Fan Convention is coming to Liverpool in the not-so-distant future! Organised by local festival producers Sound City and the David Bowie Glamour fanzine, the convention will celebrate the very best of English rock ‘n’ roll legend David Bowie. The convention is the first of its kind and the city of Liverpool has the pleasure of hosting the inaugural event next summer.
Activate Digital, a Liverpool digital agency, has brought us this news article which provides everything that you need to know about the David Bowie World Fan Convention. You will learn about where and where the convention will take place, the live events that are planned, and how you can secure a ticket.
So, let’s dive right in and see why there’s plenty of reasons to get excited for a weekend of David Bowie!
When & Where Is the Convention?
The David Bowie World Fan Convention is currently scheduled for a weekend in the middle of June next year. The three-day event will take place between 17-19 June 2022, coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of Bowie’s hugely popular and culturally significant album Ziggy Stardust. As one of the first events announced for 2022, there is plenty of time left to plan ahead and get hyped!
The convention will take place in our hometown of Liverpool, a city that thrives when it comes to music, art and culture. Scheduled events are due to take place at multiple venues across Liverpool city centre with further details still to be revealed. Liverpool is a relatively small city with excellent transport links, so you won’t have a problem getting from one venue to another. The weekend should see thousands of David Bowie fans from across the globe flocking to the city to celebrate his impact on the world.
What Will the Convention Involve?
The convention promises to be an unmissable event for people of all ages and interests. It will provide an opportunity for friends, collaborators and fans of Davie Bowie to come together and celebrate the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust. There will be live musical performances from former band members and tribute acts as well as exclusive exhibitions.
People who have collaborated with Bowie in the past will be a part of a series of panels featuring untold stories, conversations and appreciation of his unique artistic vision. Confirmed participants include Carlos Alomar, Robin Clark, Gail Ann Dorsey, and Woody Woodmansey. There will also be a glamorous Bowie Ball, allowing people to dress-up and party all night long in typical Bowie fashion. During the convention, fans will have the chance to buy limited edition prints, memorabilia and rare releases. It promises to be an action-packed weekend that offers just about everything for fans.
How Can I Buy Tickets?
Tickets for the David Bowie World Fan Convention are now on sale via See Tickets. Weekend tickets are available for £121, providing fans with the opportunity to experience everything that is on offer. Tickets grant access to the three-day events of in-conversations and conference panels, exclusive exhibitions, the Bowie Ball, exclusive prints and memorabilia, and live performances from tribute acts and Bowie collaborators. Plus, there are still loads more details to be announced!
The coronavirus pandemic, thankfully, has settled. However, for people who are uncertain about booking a ticket, you can rest assured that you can book with cancelled. Should the event be postponed or cancelled, your ticket will carry over to the new dates or you will receive a full refund.
