In pictures: Tributes to David Bowie

Music venues are among those to pay tribute to David Bowie, honouring the iconic pop star with messages emblazoned across their entrances.

Those who hosted his gigs in the past, including the Hammersmith Apollo and the Shepherd's Bush Empire changed their front signs.

The Ritzy Cinema in Bowie's hometown of Brixton also paid tribute - and tonight, hundreds of people gathered outside the venue to pay their own respects to the singer.

The street party was organised via social media, with thousands of people expressing interest.

Later, fans sang along to some of Bowie's hits, while images of the man himself were projected onto nearby buildings.

The European Space Agency's Rosetta Mission created a special cartoon, reflecting the recurring theme of space travel within Bowie's music.

Meanwhile, the BT Tower in London changed its revolving message in honour of the star.

Other venues which hosted shows by Bowie over the years shared memories from fans.

Rock City in Nottingham, which welcomed him during his 1997 Earthlings tour, posted a copy of the setlist from his show, while the Manchester Academy shared a fan's ticket.

Meanwhile, a picture of a ticket for Bowie's 1972 Ziggy Stardust tour was sent to the Bournemouth Echo - revealing it cost fans just £1 to see him perform.