Compass Music C.I.C presents…
⭐️ WE CAN BE BOWIE, JUST FOR ONE DAY ⭐️
A. Charity fundraiser night at Speedway, Folkestone
Saturday 10 January 2026 · Doors 7pm · Curfew 1am
A one-night-only Bowie celebration of music, community and being unapologetically yourself.
This special fundraiser marks 10 years since David Bowie’s passing, and also honours Debbie “The Red Queen”, Speedway co-founder and a true local legend who passed away 2 years ago from cancer, but whose spirit still lives in the venue. We’re gathering to sing, dance, dress up (if you fancy it), and raise as much money as possible for a family run small charity, the Caron Keating Foundation, chosen by Speedway.
This night is powered by community and a desire to give back and help; the musicians, DJs and sound engineer are all volunteering their time and skills so the maximum can go to the charity.
What to expect
7:00pm – 8:00pm
A relaxed social hour. Come early if you’re new to town, coming solo, or making a “meet more like-minded people” resolution.
From 8:00pm
Live Bowie covers from brilliant local artists (many are Compass alumni), each performing 2–3 Bowie songs they love in their own style and arrangements.
After the bands – 1:00am
A late-night DJ set celebrating Bowie originals plus friends, influences and legacy artists.
Live lineup (Bowie covers in their own style)
‘Ziggy and the Zag Paths’ a temporary supergroup made of local musicians Joe Bulley, Ollie Crook, Matt Rider and Will Tel
Hidden Bittern
Steve “Boltz” Bolton (playing for us for the first time)
Star Trash aka Aaron Taylor new project
DJs
Beaux Celexa + Mia Kulpa
(playing a set of Bowie originals + friends/legacy artists until late)
Fancy dress (optional but encouraged!)
Come dress as your favourite Bowie era/character, or simply as your most authentic self. Either way, you’re welcome.
Tickets
🎟️ Pay What You Can tickets starting from £10 (plus booking fees) via The Good Show.
Every ticket helps raise more for the charity, and helps keep independent events and venues like this alive.
Venue
Speedway, St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone CT20 1AN
Independent, quirky, fairground-themed grassroots venue with a red velvet sdtage and an affordable bar.
See you at Speedway on Saturday 10 January 2026 to start the new year surrounded by great music and even better people!
