David Bowie appears on a giant screen with various costumes he performed in.

Ziggy Stardust: Hang On to Yourself

Specials | Jul 1, 2022

To mark the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie's iconic creation, a host of LGBTQ+ voices and campaigners explain how the character inspired a generation of people to celebrate their own self-actualization, redefining sexuality and setting the groundwork for activism that continues today.

Listen live this Friday, July 1, at 8 p.m.

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