Brighton Dome has lifted its lifetime ban on David Bowie, paving the way for an immersive exhibition exploring the music icon's life and work. The ban was originally imposed in 1973 after fans caused damage to seats during a concert on his Ziggy Stardust tour.
Lucy Davies, director and chief executive of Brighton Dome, stated the venue had "forgiven" Bowie and "welcomed him back." She described the exhibition as "an incredibly emotional, euphoric, beautiful work of art."
The exhibition, titled 'David Bowie: You're Not Alone', uses film, photography, and audio to showcase material from the David Bowie Archive in New York. Its producers were granted access to thousands of hours of recordings to create the experience. Alan Edwards, Bowie's publicist for nearly four decades and the show's consultant producer, noted that the exhibition features Bowie's own voice, pieced together from his extensive personal archive.
Currently on display at the Lightroom in London's King's Cross, 'David Bowie: You're Not Alone' is set to be displayed at Brighton Dome from 16 July to 30 August 2027.