A minimalist portrait, a wall of dates, and a promise: Bowie returns to the stage with the precision and emotional clarity of his Berlin‑era sound.

A major New Musical Express announcement outlines Bowie’s first provincial UK concerts since 1973, supported by a newly expanded band and following an extensive American tour.

Sounds publishes a detailed breakdown of Bowie’s June 1978 UK tour dates, ticket prices, postal‑only applications, and the expanded band supporting him after an extensive American run.

An eight‑page Melody Maker special tracing Bowie’s journey from Brixton roots to Berlin reinvention, blending exclusive interviews, film‑set reportage, and reflections on fame, creativity, and the Eno–Visconti era.

Bowie's Heroes-Era Single Launch Published in the UK on January 20, 1978, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Beauty and the Beast - The New Single” promoted David Bowie’s latest single from the Heroes album. The eye-catching ad highlighted the track’s dark, experimental energy, positioning it as a bold follow-up in Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy phase, with striking visuals and text emphasizing his ongoing creative reinvention. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker

Bowie's Bodyguard & Iggy Pop Bond Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page article “Bowie’s Big Buddy” profiled Tony Mascia — David Bowie’s longtime bodyguard — offering a candid, colourful glimpse into Bowie’s life during the Berlin Trilogy era. Mascia shared stories of driving rock stars, working on The Man Who Fell To Earth, protecting Bowie from crowds, and his thoughts on Bowie’s friends (Iggy Pop, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Marc Bolan). The

An NME Heroes Celebration Promo Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page advert “Beauty and the Beast - From NME's Album of the Year” promoted David Bowie’s Heroes album as NME’s Album of the Year. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this NME advert in your archive? Ready for the beauty and the beast? Share in the comments!

Bowie's Beast & RCA Right Call Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, review “Beauty and the Beast - RCA Publicity Dept. are Right” celebrated David Bowie’s “Beauty and the Beast” single from Heroes. The enthusiastic review agreed with RCA’s publicity push, praising the track’s dark, innovative energy and Bowie’s ongoing role as a trendsetter in glam and experimental rock. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: Scrapbook (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: Si

A Heroes-Era Dark Glam Cut Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 13, 1978, on RCA Records (catalog number PB 1190), David Bowie’s “Beauty and the Beast” — backed with “Sense of Doubt” — was a brooding, experimental track from the Heroes album. Produced by Bowie, Tony Visconti, and Brian Eno, this dark glam single entered the UK Singles Chart on January 21, 1978, peaked at No. 39, and charted for 3 weeks. A Berlin Trilogy gem. The opening music, a disjointed c

A Melody Maker Gigolo Film Update Published in the UK on January 13, 1979, Melody Maker’s one-page article “David Hemmings re-cuts Just A Gigolo” covered director David Hemmings’ decision to re-edit his 1978 film Just A Gigolo — starring David Bowie in his first major acting role post-The Man Who Fell To Earth. The article detailed the changes to the film’s structure and tone, amid mixed reviews and Bowie’s Berlin era spotlight. WHILE David Hemmings re-cuts Just A Gigolo, whi