DAVID Bowie is set to be commemorated with an all-out tribute concert worthy of a Starman, new reports claim.
The special gig is said to be set to feature an all-star line-up at London’s O2 Arena – and will fill the void left behind by Glastonbury Festival on the BBC’s scheduling.
It will also mark the 10th anniversary year of the legendary singer’s death after an 18-month battle from liver cancer.
A source told The Mirror: “They see this as the jewel in the crown of their summer music plans in a year without Glastonbury. They are throwing everything at it.”
They added proceeds raised from the concert will be split from Teenage Cancer Trust, as well as Nordoff and Robbins – a music therapy charity that provides specialist creative therapy for those affected by illness, disabilities or trauma.
If the gig goes ahead, it will be taking place in July, with participating acts supported by an all-star band and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Organisers are said to want the concert to be seen as a “thank you to Bowie” as well as a celebration of his music in all its eras.
The Sun Online has contacted the BBC for comment.
Glastonbury, which David Bowie headlined the Pyramid Stage of back in 2000, is having a “fallow” year this year, and will not be taking place.
This is a scheduled stop every five years to the annual four-day event in order to “give the land a rest” and allow it to regrow.
However, Emily Eavis is already busy organising the years ahead.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK last year, she said: “I’ve just booked my first headliner for 2028. 2028! That’s how far ahead we are at the moment.”
She then coyly added the 2027 line-up is “nearly there”.
It is scheduled to return to Worthy Farm from Wednesday 23rd June to Sunday 27th June, 2027.
