David Bowie (Sep. 2002) Paris Zénith – Concert Advert
- David Bowie
- Sep 25, 2002
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
A dramatic full‑page advertisement promoting David Bowie’s September 25, 2002 concert at the Zénith in Paris, featuring a golden‑lit performance portrait and a complete setlist from his Heathen‑era live show.
WRITER / ARTIST / DATE / LENGTH
Writer: Concert Advert / Tour Promotion Artist: David Bowie
Date: September 25, 2002 Length: 4 min read
OVERVIEW Published around September 25, 2002, this advert promoted David Bowie’s Paris Zénith performance during the Heathen Tour. The design highlights a powerful, golden‑lit close‑up of Bowie mid‑song, paired with a full setlist that spans classics, deep cuts, and selections from Heathen. The advert functioned both as promotional material and as a collectible snapshot of Bowie’s dynamic 2002 live era.
PUBLICATION Publication: Unspecified music or entertainment publication Date: September 25, 2002 Country: France / United States (distribution uncertain) Section / Pages: Full‑Page Concert Advertisement Title: David Bowie — Paris Zénith 25/09/02
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Promotion of Bowie’s Paris Zénith concert Era: Heathen Tour / 2002 live period Tone: Dramatic, warm, performance‑focused Photography: Golden‑lit close‑up portrait of Bowie singing Audience: Paris concert‑goers and Bowie collectors
“PARIS – ZÉNITH 25/09/02.”
THE STORY BEHIND IT
This advert served as both a promotional announcement and a keepsake for fans attending Bowie’s Paris Zénith show. The Heathen Tour marked a return to more intimate, musically rich performances, and the inclusion of a full setlist emphasised the breadth of material Bowie was performing — from Ziggy Stardust classics to Heathen tracks. The warm, golden lighting in the portrait underscores the emotional intensity of Bowie’s 2002 stage presence.
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Event: Promotion of Bowie’s Paris Zénith concert Era: Heathen Tour / 2002 Tone: Warm, dramatic, performance‑driven Photography: Golden‑lit close‑up of Bowie singing Audience: Fans of Bowie’s live performances and tour memorabilia
CONTEXT & NOTES The advert uses a high‑contrast palette: deep blacks for the background, warm golds for Bowie’s illuminated face, and bold white text for the setlist. The layout is clean and vertically structured, with the setlist occupying a prominent central column. The photograph captures Bowie in a moment of emotional intensity, eyes closed, gripping the microphone — a visual hallmark of his Heathen‑era performance
“Full Setlist — Paris Zénith 25/09/02.”
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