David Bowie’s Legacy Lives On, Raising Thousands for Soho School
David Bowie’s enduring influence continues to make a tangible difference, as his legacy has helped raise thousands of pounds for a Soho primary school.
Even in death, David Bowie’s spirit continues to resonate, and his magical stardust has raised thousands of pounds for the Soho Parish Primary School.
Fans of the late superstar David Bowie gathered at the Ziggy Green restaurant last Saturday (10.01.26) in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the singer’s death, celebrating the life, music, and enduring influence of the Starman.
Bowie passed away on 10 January 2016, aged 69, following an 18-month battle with liver cancer, a diagnosis he kept private from the public and most of his friends.
The event, held in Soho's Heddon Street - the iconic location where Bowie shot the cover for his legendary Ziggy Stardust album - drew hundreds of admirers, musicians, and artists eager to pay tribute to his legacy.
Soho’s smoky clubs and bustling streets provided the perfect playground for Bowie in the 1960s and early 1970s, a place where he absorbed the creative pulse that would give birth to Ziggy Stardust.
The evening featured live performances of Bowie’s classic hits, with performers fully embracing his flamboyant style, much to the delight of the cheering audience. Guests enjoyed live music from Bowie's guitarist, Kevin Armstrong, and multi-instrumentalist Dave Caitlin-Birch. Among the songs - which the band played to rapturous applause - were Rebel Rebel, Starman, Heroes, Absolute Beginners and China Girl.
Attendees also enjoyed food and drinks - including the restaurant's huge selection of cocktails inspired by David Bowie. Ziggy Green is packed with Bowie memorabilia, all of which, like the music, helped to transport the audience into the many characters and changes of one of pop's most creative performers.
Alongside the celebration of his life and work, the event raised £2,400 for Soho Parish Primary School, which supports music programmes and workshops for young talent across London.
Alix Ascough, Executive Headteacher, said: “Soho has always been a place where creativity, community, and culture come together, and Saturday’s Bowie Tribute captured that magic perfectly. We’re truly grateful to Daisy Green for their fantastic support of our children’s education and their commitment to preserving a historic, much-loved school in the very streets where music legends once roamed.”
Prue Freeman and Tom Onions, who run Ziggy Green, said: “It’s incredible to see so many people coming together to celebrate David’s music, creativity, and generosity. His legacy isn’t just in his songs - it’s in the opportunities he continues to inspire for young artists.”
Earlier in the week, Ziggy Green hosted the official launch of the Heritage Of London Trust's acquisition of Bowie's childhood Bromley house. Among the celebrities in attendance were Sir Bob Geldof, Woody Woodmansey, Suzie Ronson, and Bowie's lifelong friend George Underwood - who famously gave Bowie his permanently pupil eye in a school fight.
