An exhibition opens at the Royal Academy in Piccadilly, London, today on the theme of “Happiness”. Various famous people have donated objects which represent an idea of personal happiness. Neil Tennant has given a signed photograph of David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust explaining:
“In June, 1972, I went to see David Bowie perform at the City Hall in Newcastle on his Ziggy Stardust tour. At the climactic moment of the concert when Bowie sang “Wham! Bam! Thank you ma’am!” in the song “Suffragette City”, the audience was showered with these promotional posters of Bowie as Ziggy and I grabbed one. Later my friends and I waited in a crush of fans outside the stage door. Bowie emerged and signed my poster in pencil. The late Mick Ronson, his legendary guitarist and musical arranger, signed it also. I was very happy.”
(Behind the poster is an original vinyl copy of the Ziggy Stardust album.)
The free exhibition continues until December 20th and all items are for sale in aid of the Royal Academy Schools.
Pet Shop Boys are playing the first of five sold-out shows at the Royal Opera House in London tonight. Each performance starts at 8pm. It’s going to be an exciting week!
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The first of five nights of the Royal Opera House in London was quite exhilarating!
Photo: Holger Schwark
Thanks to everyone who came to the “Dreamworld” shows in Prague, Warsaw, Berlin, Barcelona and Pori, Pet Shop Boys had a wonderful time with you all! Next week they return to London for five consecutive shows at the Royal Opera House.
Photo by: cruillafest/IG
It was rainy but we still had a great night! Thanks, Pori. xx
Photo: Pori Jazz Festival
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A fabulous audience for us at the Cruïlla Festival in Barcelona tonight. Gracias!
Photo by Chris
Thanks for all the many birthday messages I received this week as I reached a significant age! They were much appreciated. Looking forward to our concert tonight in Barcelona. Neil x
Happy Birthday to Neil who is 70 today!
Photos: Chris