The cultural impact of singer David Bowie is to be examined at an academic conference taking place at the University of Limerick later this month.
Organisers believe Strange Fascination? A Symposium on David Bowie is the first event of its kind. It has been organised to mark the 40th anniversary of the Bowie hit Changes.
International speakers from around the world will take part in the event at the university, which is also celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Dr Eoin Devereux of the department of sociology at University of Limerick said: “The three days will feature papers from Bowie experts from as far afield as New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Bowie is a truly iconic figure. His ability to reinvent himself, his capacity to capture the zeitgeist of the age in terms of mankind’s alienation, and his versatility as a singer, performer, artist and actor are just a few of the many reasons Bowie will be examined at our event.”
The three-day event, which starts on Friday, October 26th, has attracted wide international interest, and has already drawn almost 8,000 “likes” on David Bowie’s Facebook page, according to the organisers.