T. Rex (June 16, 1971) “T. Rex In Concert” Advert - Birmingham Evening Mail

The June 16, 1971 edition of the Birmingham Evening Mail advertises T. Rex in concert at the Odeon Theatre on New Street, Friday July 2, 1971, with special guests Bronco.

Publication: Birmingham Evening Mail Date: June 16, 1971

Country: United Kingdom Location: Birmingham Section: Entertainment / Concert Advertisement

THE STORY

The ad promotes an evening stage show only with all seats at 60p. Box office is open 12–8 p.m. (not Sundays). The Odeon on New Street also features a licensed theatre bar.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By mid-1971 T. Rex were on the cusp of massive mainstream success with hits like “Hot Love.” This concert at the Odeon Birmingham captures them during their rapid rise from underground favourites to glam rock superstars.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: Concert advertisement

Era: 1971 (T. Rex Rise to Fame / Glam Rock)

Tone: Promotional, exciting

Photography: Bold typography with Odeon logo

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Large “ODEON NEW STREET” header with telephone number

• Concert details: Friday, July 2, 6.30 p.m. & 9 p.m.

• T. Rex in concert with special guests Bronco

• Ticket price (All Seats 60p) and box office information

RELATED MATERIAL 

This June 16, 1971 Birmingham Evening Mail concert ad for T. Rex pairs well with other 1971 T. Rex press items in the scrapbook. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• Birmingham Evening Mail, June 16, 1971

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