Thread by @StefSimanowitz

Next week, we’ll mark the 6th anniversary of the loss of David Bowie

6 days after his death, an incredible 5hr musical celebration of his life was held in @UnionChapelUK

100+ musicians
18 Bowie songs

We’re making a documentary about how it came together

What made the @bowie_tribute gig so extraordinary the way so many people came together in so short a space of time with zero budget to make this happen

Here’s David McAlmont doing #Bowie's Sweet Thing + Malcolm Doherty & @TheRebelles doing Bewlay Brothers

Tickets for the 900 capacity venue sold out in 45 minutes

The entrance fee was £2 to cover costs

All performers played for free

Here’s @GeorgeVjestica (@nickcave) & Dan Donovan (@BigAudioDyn) playing Kooks & @themagicnumbers playing Quicksand. #Bowie

Each band got played one #Bowie song

A total of 33 songs were played including 3 karaoke songs led by @massaoke & sung by the 900-strong audience

There were also comedians & reminiscences from people like @guypratt & Maggie Ronson who’d known #DavidBowie

“The gig, held in this beautiful Chapel, was a cathartic experience for many of the artists there who loved #DavidBowie & were inspired by him” @cliffordslapper

The Egg with @guypratt Ashes to Ashes at & @davidmcalmont & @massaoke play Let’s Dance. #Bowie