Marc Bolan / T. Rex (November 4, 1972) – “T. Rex At Randwick Racecourse” Concert Advert - The Sydney Morning Herald
This Sydney Morning Herald advertisement announces the forthcoming Australian appearance of T. Rex at Randwick Racecourse. Promoted as “one concert only”, the advert encourages fans to secure tickets by post for the December 10 performance, with Marc Bolan given prominent billing and Jeff St. John announced as support.
Publication: The Sydney Morning Herald
Date: November 4, 1972
Country: Australia
The advertisement places T. Rex prominently at the top of the design and announces the group’s forthcoming appearance at Randwick Racecourse on Sunday, December 10.
The concert is specifically promoted as “ONE CONCERT ONLY”, with the advert warning that tickets were “definitely limited.” Fans are urged to book quickly to avoid disappointment.
Postal bookings were already open when the advertisement appeared. Tickets were priced at $5 each, with applications directed to Mitchell’s Booking Services, 5 Hunter Arcade, Wynyard. Customers were asked to include a self-addressed envelope so tickets could be returned by post.
Marc Bolan receives particularly prominent billing in the lower section through the large statement “DON’T MISS MARC BOLAN.”
The advertisement also identifies Jeff St. John as the supporting artist.
The layout contains no photography or elaborate artwork. Instead, the advert relies on large, bold typography and the recognition of the T. Rex and Marc Bolan names to promote the concert.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
The clipping is a straightforward advance concert advertisement rather than an editorial feature. Its purpose is to announce the December 10 Randwick Racecourse appearance and encourage advance postal bookings.
The wording places equal emphasis on T. Rex and Marc Bolan, with the latter singled out by name through the large “DON’T MISS MARC BOLAN” message.
The reference to a single concert, limited tickets and postal booking information reflects the practical information supplied to Australian fans ahead of the scheduled appearance.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: T. Rex concert announcement for Randwick Racecourse
Era: 1972 Bolanmania era
Tone: Promotional and urgent
Photography: No photography; typography-based concert advertisement
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• T. Rex advertised at Randwick Racecourse for December 10
• The performance promoted as “ONE CONCERT ONLY”
• Marc Bolan highlighted through “DON’T MISS MARC BOLAN”
• Jeff St. John announced as support
• Tickets priced at $5 each
• Postal bookings available through Mitchell’s Booking Services
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