T. Rex (February 16, 1971) Birmingham Town Hall Concert Advertisement – Apollo Concerts

A promotional advertisement for T. Rex performing at Birmingham Town Hall on February 16, 1971, as part of the Apollo Best One Price Concerts series.

Publication: 

New Musical Express (or similar music press)

Date: February 13, 1971 (advert date) Country: United Kingdom Location: Birmingham

Section: Concert Advertisement

THE STORY 

The advert lists T. Rex headlining at Town Hall, Birmingham on February 16th, with tickets priced at 60p / 12/-. It is part of a larger Apollo concerts listing that also includes Black Widow and The Kinks.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

This concert took place during T. Rex’s breakthrough year. “Ride a White Swan” was climbing the charts, and “Hot Love” was about to be released. The show was one of several UK dates as the band transitioned to their electric four-piece lineup and built momentum toward T. Rextasy.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Concert advertisement

Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Promotional

Photography: Text-based advert (no photo in clipping)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold “T. REX” listing under “APOLLO BEST ONE PRICE CONCERTS”

• Venue: Town Hall, Birmingham

• Date: February 16th

• Ticket price: 60p / 12/-

• Part of a block advert with Black Widow (Guildford) and The Kinks (Bristol)

RELATED MATERIAL

March 5, 1971 Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle “Hot Love” review

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• New Musical Express / Apollo Concerts advertisement, February 1971

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