Tyrannosaurus Rex (December 28, 1968) Flight to Lowlands Paradise Two

A vibrant psychedelic poster promotes “Flight to Lowlands Paradise Two,” featuring Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) at the landmark one-day festival held at the Margriethal – Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, Holland on December 28, 1968.

Publication: Paradise II Festival Poster Date: December 28, 1968 Country: Netherlands

Location: Utrecht Section: Concert Promotion / Festival Poster

THE STORY

The colourful poster advertises one of the Netherlands’ first major pop/psychedelic festivals, with Tyrannosaurus Rex performing alongside other underground and experimental acts. The event, inspired by London’s 14-Hour Technicolor Dream, combined live music, art, and countercultural happenings.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This appearance marked one of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s earliest international shows during their psychedelic folk phase with Steve Peregrin Took. The “Flight to Lowlands Paradise” festival was a pioneering event in Dutch music history, organised by Utrecht artist Bunk Bessels, and helped introduce the band’s unique sound to a European audience.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: International festival performance / Concert poster

Era: 1968 (Early Tyrannosaurus Rex / Psychedelic Folk)

Tone: Psychedelic, exuberant, underground

Photography: Striking full-colour psychedelic poster art with bold graphics and illustrations

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold psychedelic title “Flight to Lowlands Paradise Two” with “Sh’boom!” motif

• Prominent billing for Tyrannosaurus Rex

• Surreal, cosmic artwork featuring stars, explosions, and illustrative figures

• Date and venue details: December 28, 1968 at Margriethal – Jaarbeurs, Utrecht

RELATED MATERIAL 

This December 28, 1968 Paradise II festival poster captures Tyrannosaurus Rex on their first major Dutch outing with Steve Peregrin Took and connects with the 1968 album reviews and earlier UK single coverage in the scrapbook.

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