In celebration of a new exhibition area, Madame Tussauds has unveiled a new David Bowie figure. The most recent Bowie waxwork will join a collection of popular artists all poised to welcome guests to the London attraction’s new music experience, Impossible Festival. The new music-focused area opened on 1st April 2022 and has already proved to be a hit amongst visitors. Madame Tussauds took to Instagram to announce the full lineup.
Madame Tussauds has provided further details within the press release, “Working in partnership with Bowie’s estate and using information from his 1983 sitting, Madame Tussauds London’s new figure is the second to be created of Bowie and immortalises the singer’s alter ego, the extra-terrestrial rockstar Ziggy Stardust. Fans of the icon of sound and vision will recognise Starman’s signature red hairstyle, cosmic jumpsuit and celestial makeup made famous in the 1970s.”
The press release continues to describe the new musical zone, “Bowie’s new figure marks the launch of our newly revamped Music Festival zone; the only place where guests can experience a truly impossible line up of musical greats. From posing with Beyoncé and Amy Winehouse, jamming with Jimi Hendrix and Ed Sheeran to owning the stage alongside Freddie Mercury and Stormzy, this is a line up that only Madame Tussauds London could create.”
The London attraction’s latest waxwork marks their second homage to the rock icon. Bowie’s new figure has been modelled after the artist’s alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The English musician first donned the red boots and thunderbolt in the early ’70s, however Bowie retired the alien during a concert in 1973, the now-infamous London gig was filmed for the documentary Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. The character has remained a huge part of musical history and is regarded as a musician in his own right; the pivotal album The Rise And Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars cemented the extra-terrestrial Rockstar’s place in pop culture.
Joining the “Rebel Rebel” singer in the recently opened area are a host of music’s biggest stars including fellow Londoner Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, legendary songstress Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury, Jimi Hendrix, Dua Lipa, Bob Marley and superstar Beyonce. To commemorate the exciting new space, Madame Tussauds have placed the musicians’ waxed counterparts in London’s most iconic music venues. The team dug into the city’s deep musical roots and storied history to produce the below video announcing the exhibition’s launch.
Tim Waters, General Manager at London Madame Tussauds has given the following statement, “David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust transcends generations and music genres, making him the ultimate headliner to launch our new Music Festival zone. We were honoured to work with his estate in what would have been his 75th year and play our small part in keeping his inimitable legacy alive for generations to come. We know that guests love to meet their music heroes here at the attraction. With our new Music Festival experience, we’ve captured the magic of live music, with legends you literally could not see perform together anywhere else, in a way that only Madame Tussauds London could. There’s also the added bonus of no muddy fields or main-stage clashes to contend with.”
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