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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Emily Sleight

David Bowie fans dress up on Liverpool red carpet for 'Bowie Ball'

The David Bowie World Fan Convention hosted by Sound City and David Bowie Glamour is taking place at Mountford Hall this weekend.

The event celebrates 50 years of Bowie and will bring together a huge line-up of his closest friends and collaborators. From June 17 to 19, city centre venues will be taking part in the convention to celebrate all things Bowie.

Fans can “listen, learn, laugh and leave inspired by Bowie's esteemed collaborators”. This includes Gail Ann Dorsey, bass-player and vocalist from 1995 to 2016, and Carlos Alomar, guitarist and bandleader for three decades.

READ MORE: David Bowie World Fan Convention in Liverpool: Line up, schedule and tickets

Fans have been getting dressed up tonight for the 'Bowie Ball' at St George's Hall. Bowie lovers will be showcasing their glitzy outfits in honour of Bowie, with the doors opening at 7pm until the end at 1am.

Here are some photos of Bowie fans posing on the glamorous red carpet at St George's Hall this year. Ziggy Stardust would be proud.

The full line-up for tomorrow includes:

Sunday, June 19

11:30 to 12:30 - “I Can’t Give Everything Away” presenting… Jonathan Barnbrook

12:45 to 14:00 - “Watch That Man” in conversation with Chris Duffy

14:15 to 15:00 - “Flashlights and Films” in conversation with Philippe Auliac, Tim Bret Day, Chris Duffy and Denis O’Regan

15:15 to 17:00 - “Jazzin’ For Blackstar” an afternoon with Donny McCaslin

Tickets for the David Bowie Fan Convention are now sold out.

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