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David Bowie anniversary will be marked with shows in Tunbridge Wells, Gravesend and Ashford

It is almost a year since music legend David Bowie died and fans in Kent will be able to relive his music through shows marking the anniversary.

Bowie, who lived in Maidstone during the early 1960s and was part of the band, The Manish Boys, died on January 10 last year at the age of 69.

On Friday, January 27, the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, will host the most successful Bowie tribute show in the world, Bowie Experience, a journey through his golden years.

Bowie Experience will come to Tunbridge Wells
Bowie Experience will come to Tunbridge Wells

His hits are performed with accuracy and passion and are complete with authentic costumes and stage set projections. Laurence Knight, who plays Bowie, said: "We aim to faithfully recreate the sound and vision that made Bowie's songs so timeless."

The show is at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £24. To book visit assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

On Saturday, January 28, Pop Up Bowie comes to the Woodville in Gravesend. Paul Antony, himself a huge fan, performs Bowie's greatest hits from the 70s through to the 90s and beyond.

David Bowie died in January last year
David Bowie died in January last year

He said: "I have always loved Bowie as far back as I can remember. After seeing his performance of the song Starman on TV, I was inspired to be a singer, and the first song I ever learned on guitar was The Jean Genie."

For tickets visit woodville.seatlive.com

This summer, on Friday, July 21, Revelation St Mary's in Ashford hosts DavidLive, a night of love and respect for the man whose songs will live on.

Bowie tribute David Live will be at Revelation St Mary's, Ashford
Bowie tribute David Live will be at Revelation St Mary's, Ashford

The return show for the act, the evening will lovingly recreate Bowie's favourites through the years. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.45pm show. For tickets from £16.50, visit revelationashford.cloudvenue.co.uk

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