David Bowie is set to be honoured with a star studded tribute concert in his adopted home of New York.

It's believed that pals of the Starman rocker - who died on January 10, 2016 aged 69 - want to give him a fitting send off, and are planning on taking to the stage at the end of March 2016. Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Paul McCartney are already believed to be on board, and Sir Elton John is also expected to perform.

The gig, at the city's Carnegie Hall, was already planned - but since his passing it's been shifted from being a celebration of his music to a celebration of his life. It's already sold out, with tickets going for between £225 and £700.

A statement on the website reads: "The unexpected death of David Bowie has turned this tribute, which we have worked on for the past 7 months, into a memorial concert. While the series has featured surprise appearances and performances of honorees several times in the past, this year's concert will certainly be remembered as a poignant celebration of his music by his friends, peers, and fans. We are all deeply saddened by this news. The timing of our public on-sale date is bizarre in its timing and the show is taking on many more emotions. RIP David and may God's love be with you."

If Elton does join the line-up, which will also see Cyndi Lauper take to the stage, it won't be the first touching gesture Elton has carried out in order to remember the iconic star.

On January 11, 2016 he took to Instagram to post a picture along with the caption: “I am still in shock. Never saw it coming. My deepest condolences to Iman and the family. An amazing life. An amazing career.” A rep for Elton poured scorn on reports he was to record a "Candle in the Wind" style tribute to his lost pal.

Meanwhile UK fans are eager for David's legacy to be marked in his home country, despite him spending the last two decades living in New York. There have been calls for the Brixton-born star to have a state funeral, and for a similar gig to take place closer to home.

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