A TRIBUTE will be paid to “visionary and ground-breaking” David Bowie at next month’s Brit Awards.

    Brits chairman Max Lousada said the “extraordinary life and work” of “one of our greatest icons” would be honored at the show, at London’s O2 arena, Feb. 24.

    A memorial concert is also planned for New York’s Carnegie Hall in March.

    The Music of David Bowie was billed as a tribute show featuring his songs, but has now been changed to a memorial.

    Bowie died of cancer at the age of 69, it was announced Monday.

    Lousada said, “David Bowie was one of the most important and influential songwriters and performers ever and, like so many fans around the world, we’re devastated to hear of his loss.

    “A visionary and ground-breaking pioneer, he has inspired generations of musicians and will continue to shape music for many years to come.

    “Naturally, we wish to honor his extraordinary life and work at the forthcoming Brit Awards and pay a fitting tribute to one of our greatest icons. “

    Bowie was named best British male at the 2014 Brit Awards — becoming the oldest recipient of a Brit Award in the ceremony’s history.

    The award, accepted on his behalf by model Kate Moss wearing his Ziggy Stardust outfit, came 18 years after he won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Brits. It was also 30 years since he had last been named best British male.

    The New York memorial concert will see Bowie producer Tony Visconti’s house band perform, along with artists including Cyndi Lauper.

    A statement on the concert organizer’s website said, “The show is taking on many more emotions. RIP David.”

    Tickets had only gone on sale Monday, just as news of Bowie’s death was filtering through, and have already sold out.

    “The unexpected death of David Bowie has turned this tribute, which we have worked on for the past seven months, into a memorial concert,” the show’s organizers said.

    The event, organized by Michael Dorf and City Winery, will feature 20 artists, each performing songs by Bowie. The concert is a benefit for a variety of music education programs for underprivileged young people.

    (SD-Agencies)