Bowie for Aleppo kicks off at 7.30pm on Thursday, February 23 at The Vic, Victoria Road, Old Town with a host of musicians, DJs, an art auction and karaoke.

Organised by Swindon singer Bex Harrison the David Bowie night is in aid of the children of Aleppo in Syria. George Wilding will be one of the guests performing and a donation from three different artists commissioned to paint portraits of Bowie will be included in the auction.