T. Rex (August 28, 1971) Weeley Festival of Progressive Music Advertisement - Disc

Full-page Disc advertisement promoting the Weeley Festival, with T. Rex, The Faces, and King Crimson headlining a massive bill over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Advertisement

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Advertisement for the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Headliners include T. Rex, The Faces, and King Crimson, with a huge supporting bill featuring Colosseum, Curved Air, Edgar Broughton, Groundhogs, Mungo Jerry, Rory Gallagher, Stone The Crows, Van Der Graaf Generator, Mott The Hoople, Julie Felix, and many more. All proceeds go to charity.	• Bold headline: “WEELEY FESTIVAL OF PROGRESSIVE MUSIC” • Large list of artists including T. Rex, The Faces, King Crimson • Venue, date, and ticket information • Charity and travel details

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This August 28, 1971 advert promotes one of the major UK festivals of the year, showcasing T. Rex at the height of their early success. The diverse bill reflects the vibrant progressive and rock scene of the early 1970s, with T. Rex representing the emerging glam rock movement.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Major festival advertisement Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Celebratory, large-scale Photography: Text-based advert with star border	• Disc magazine, August 28, 1971

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