T. Rex (October 4, 1974) – “T-Rex With Blue Öyster Cult” Concert Advert – Times Colonist
A newspaper concert advertisement promoting T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult's forthcoming appearance at Victoria Memorial Arena in British Columbia during T. Rex's October 1974 North American tour. Published more than two weeks before the event, the advert provided ticket details and highlighted the band's arrival from England.
PUBLICATION: Times Colonist
DATE: October 4, 1974
COUNTRY: Canada
EVENT DATE: October 20, 1974
Published in the October 4, 1974 edition of the Times Colonist, this concert advertisement promoted an upcoming appearance by T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult at Victoria Memorial Arena in Victoria, British Columbia.
Presented by Accident Productions, the advert prominently featured the T. Rex name in large bold lettering, with Blue Öyster Cult listed as the supporting act. The advertisement announced that the concert would take place on Sunday, October 20, 1974, at 8 p.m.
Ticket prices were advertised at $6 in advance and $7 at the door, with sales available through the Victoria Memorial Arena box office. The advert also noted that tickets could be purchased daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., excluding Sundays.
Designed as a straightforward venue promotion, the advert focused on essential concert information while emphasising T. Rex's status as a visiting English rock attraction.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This advertisement formed part of the promotional campaign surrounding T. Rex's October 1974 Canadian appearances during the band's North American tour.
The Victoria date was scheduled for October 20, 1974, with Blue Öyster Cult sharing the bill. During this period, newspaper advertisements remained one of the primary methods of publicising major rock concerts, providing readers with venue, pricing and ticket information ahead of the performance.
The advert is notable for its clean and highly visual design, with the T. Rex name dominating the layout and serving as the principal attraction for prospective concertgoers.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
EVENT: T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult at Victoria Memorial Arena
ERA: October 1974 North American Tour
TONE: Concert promotion
DESIGN: Bold newspaper advertisement centred around the T. Rex name and event details
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Concert advertisement presented by Accident Productions.
T. Rex advertised as arriving "From England".
Blue Öyster Cult listed as co-bill performers.
Victoria Memorial Arena named as the venue.
Concert date of October 20, 1974.
Advertised start time of 8 p.m.
Advance ticket price of $6.
Door price of $7.
Arena box office listed as the ticket outlet.
Daily box office opening hours included.
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