Dublin Bowie Festival 2025: lineup of big-name Bowie collaborators revealed

A number of high-profile David Bowie collaborators will be descending upon the capital for this year's Dublin Bowie Festival, which runs from February 26 to March 2.

The 2025 iteration of the event will celebrate 50 years of the music legend's album Young Americans.

The lineup includes Bowie's longtime pianist Mike Garson, as well as bass player Gail Ann Dorsey, who performed regularly with Bowie's band between 1995 and his final tour in 2004.

On Sunday, March 2, the pair will be among a host of Bowie alumni performing his songs alongside the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, joining the likes of drummer Sterling Campbell and producer/musician Mark Plati. Bowie's former guitarist Gerry Leonard is the concert's Musical Director, with a number of guest vocalists such as Soda Blonde's Faye O'Rourke, Dana Masters, Duke Special and Shobsy also taking part.

 

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Dorsey, Garson, Plati and Leonard will be present at the Bowie Alumni in Conversation, where the four will gather at the Royal College of Surgeons on February 27 to share their stories of life with the Starman. Garson, who was Bowie's longest-serving and most frequently appearing band member, will be returning to the same venue on March 2, discussing his career with the icon and performing live excerpts to illuminate their very special musical bond.

Elsewhere, a number of concerts, exhibitions and other Bowie related events will be taking place throughout the week, starting with an exhibition from revered rock photographer Denis O'Regan, running from February 26 - March 2 at the Rathfarnham Castle Gallery.

For the full list of events, as well as ticket information, visit dublinbowiefestival.ie.