T. Rex (October 7, 1971) – “T. Rex On The Stage” Concert Advert – The Northern Echo.(November 4)
A small but striking newspaper advertisement announcing T. Rex’s forthcoming appearance at Stockton’s ABC Theatre, reflecting the band's rapid rise during the height of the early Bolanmania period.
Publication: The Northern Echo (3 AM Edition)
Date: Thursday, October 7, 1971
Country: England
This concert advertisement promotes an upcoming T. Rex performance scheduled for Thursday, November 4 at the ABC Theatre, Stockton. The notice states that the show will begin at 8 p.m., with all seats priced at 60 pence.
The advert also informs readers that the booking office would open on Saturday, October 9 at 11 a.m., giving local fans advance notice of ticket availability. The layout is simple and direct, using the familiar ABC Theatre branding alongside T. Rex’s name as the main attraction.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published during October 1971, the advert appeared as T. Rex were enjoying enormous success in Britain following a run of major hit singles and growing live popularity. The appearance at Stockton's ABC Theatre formed part of the band's touring activity during one of the most commercially successful periods of Marc Bolan’s career.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: T. Rex live concert announcement
Era: 1971 – Bolanmania period
Tone: Promotional
Photography: No photography featured; text‑only concert advertisement
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
T. Rex scheduled to perform at ABC Theatre, Stockton
Concert date of Thursday, November 4, 1971
All seats priced at 60p
Booking office opening Saturday, October 9 at 11 a.m.
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