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T. Rex (February 13, 1971) Apollo Best One Price Concerts Advertisement

Writer: 1971
1971
Feb 15, 1971
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Apollo Promotions advertisement for T. Rex’s concert at Birmingham Town Hall on February 16, 1971, listed alongside Black Widow and The Kinks shows.

Publication: New Musical Express

Date: February 13, 1971

Country: United Kingdom

Section: Concert Advertisement



THE STORY

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Advertisement promoting T. Rex’s appearance at Birmingham Town Hall on February 16, 1971, as part of the Apollo Best One Price Concerts series. Tickets priced at 60p / 12/-. The ad also includes Black Widow at Guildford and The Kinks at Bristol.

• Apollo Best One Price Concerts header • Bold “T. REX” listing with venue and date • Ticket prices clearly displayed • Block advert layout with Black Widow and The Kinks

CONTEXT AND NOTES

RELATED MATERIAL

This February 13, 1971 advert appears during T. Rex’s rapid rise following the success of “Ride a White Swan”. The Apollo series emphasised affordable pricing, aligning with the band’s growing appeal to a wide audience during their early glam breakthrough.

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FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

SOURCES

Event: Concert advertisement Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Straightforward, promotional Photography: Text-based advert

• New Musical Express, February 13, 1971

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