3 June 2023

On 3 July 1973, the late artistic genius DAVID BOWIE retired ZIGGY STARDUST,
his most celebrated/successful alter-ego, in front of 5,000 disbelieving fans on
stage at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. Fifty years to the day, Ziggy will return
to that same stage for one night only.

On 3 July 2023, The Eventim Apollo (formerly the Hammersmith Odeon) will host
the global premiere of the digitally restored Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from
Mars: The Motion Picture with the film also being shown in over 1,000 cinemas worldwide throughout July.

The film screening will be preceded by an exclusive on-stage conversation with Bowie collaborators and contemporary musicians. They will address the original show’s legacy and Ziggy‘s pan-generational resonance.

While Bowie‘s decision to retire his beloved extra-terrestrial rockstar persona and
to dissolve The Spiders From Mars was a shock to fans (and to the band as well!), it
was a pivotal moment in securing his future. Moving past Ziggy was a crucial early
step on Bowie‘s journey to becoming the restless, inquisitive and shape-shifting artist
that would have unparalleled influence on music, film, fashion and beyond.

The band’s performance on July 3, 1973, was captured on film by award-winning
director D.A. Pennebaker (famed for Dylan’s classic ’67 doc, Don’t Look Back).

The new version of the film features: The full uncut performance featuring seldom seen scenes with the legendary guitar player Jeff Beck not included on previous DVD and soundtrack releases, including his high-octane performance on Bowie‘s anthemic 1972 hit, The Jean Genie.

Movie Trailer.

The movie soundtrack will be released on 2CD & BLU-RAY, 2CD, 2LP Limited Edition Gold Vinyl set and digital on 11th August.

Pre-order here.