T. Rex (March 8, 1971) Club Fiesta Festival of Pop Advertisement - Evening Post

Evening Post advertisement for Sheffield’s Club Fiesta “Festival of Pop” week, featuring T. Rex headlining on Thursday night.

Publication: Evening Post

Date: March 8, 1971

Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Advertisement / Event Listing

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Advertisement promoting a week-long “Festival of Pop” at Club Fiesta, Arundel Gate, Sheffield. T. Rex headline on Thursday, supported by a rotating bill that includes The Kinks, The Equals, Southern Comfort, Curved Air, Wild Angels, and Desmond Dekker.	• Bold “CLUB FIESTA” header • Week-long schedule with T. Rex on Thursday • Venue address and booking information • Supporting acts and special rates listed

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This March 8, 1971 listing captures T. Rex during their rapid rise. With “Ride a White Swan” climbing the charts and “Hot Love” imminent, the Club Fiesta appearance was one of the last opportunities to see the band in a mid-sized club setting before their popularity demanded larger halls.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Multi-act festival advertisement Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Energetic, accessible Photography: Text-based advert	• Evening Post, March 8, 1971

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