T. Rex (October 31, 1971) – Newcastle City Hall Concert Advert - Evening Chronicle (October 8, 1971)
This small but striking Evening Chronicle concert advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Newcastle City Hall. Appearing several weeks before the event, the advert highlights Marc Bolan and T. Rex under the banner “Electric Warriors”, reflecting the enormous success of the group's breakthrough album and the growing phenomenon of Bolanmania.
Publication: Evening Chronicle
Date: October 8, 1971
Country: United Kingdom
This concert advertisement announces a forthcoming T. Rex appearance at Newcastle City Hall on Sunday, October 31, 1971, with the performance scheduled for 7.30 p.m.
Promoted by John & Tony Smith, the advertisement presents the group under the heading “Electric Warriors”, a direct reference to T. Rex's hugely successful album Electric Warrior, which had transformed Marc Bolan into one of Britain's biggest music stars.
The advert prominently features the name T. REX in large bold lettering alongside the words “In Concert”. A supporting group is also promised, although no performer is identified in the advertisement itself.
Ticket prices are listed as 60p, 80p and £1 in advance, with tickets available from the box office at Newcastle City Hall.
Although simple in presentation, the advert captures a key moment in T. Rex's rise as one of the most successful live attractions in Britain. By the autumn of 1971, demand for T. Rex performances was growing rapidly as Bolanmania spread across the country.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: T. Rex live at Newcastle City Hall
Concert Date: October 31, 1971
Era: Electric Warrior era
Tone: Promotional concert advertisement
Ticket Prices: 60p, 80p and £1 in advance
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• Advertisement for T. Rex at Newcastle City Hall
• Concert date of October 31, 1971
• Performance time of 7.30 p.m.
• T. Rex promoted as “Electric Warriors”
• Ticket prices from 60p to £1
• Presented by John & Tony Smith
CONTEXT AND NOTES
As this is a concert advertisement, the publication date and concert date are both important.
The advert appeared in the Evening Chronicle on October 8, 1971, promoting a concert scheduled for October 31, 1971 at Newcastle City Hall.
For Chronicle purposes, the title uses the event date because the clipping is directly advertising a specific performance rather than reporting news or providing a retrospective review.
The use of the phrase “Electric Warriors” demonstrates how closely T. Rex were already associated with Electric Warrior following its release in 1971.
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