The Bowie Experience: Behind the Scenes of Costume Design

This is not a sewing class.

This is an insider opportunity to look into the world of live performance costume design.

Amy (aka Sewie Bowie) is the costume maker behind The Bowie Experience, a touring tribute band performing across the UK. Over the last decade, her costumes have been worn on stage, under lights, through movement, heat, sweat, and travel — and they’ve had to survive it all.

On 21st February, Amy joins us at the Southampton Sewing Hub to share:

Things we'll discuss

• How stage costumes differ from fashion and everyday garments
• How to source the right materials for stage and relevance
• What designers must consider for movement, lighting, and durability
• Common mistakes costume designers make (and how to avoid them)
• What a real career in costume design actually looks like
• How designers work with performers, bands, and production teams

Event schedule

• 2:00pm – 3:00pm:
  Costume exhibit + informal Q&A
• 3:00pm – 4:30pm:
  Interview and discussion with projected images of Amy’s work in action

This event is ideal for:

• Fashion, costume, and theatre students
• Aspiring costume designers
• Performers interested in what happens behind the scenes
• Anyone curious about building a creative career in live performance
• Those interested in fashion design
  

Don’t miss this rare chance to get behind-the-scenes insight into professional costume design for live performance.

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