The Original Poster & Venue Change The Historic Roller Rink Shows This striking, hexagonal promotional poster represents a fascinating piece of music history: the original, un-rescheduled David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars gig. It was originally slated for the Leeds University Refectory on Saturday, 2nd June 1973. However, the university venue was deemed unsuitable for Bowie’s massive theatrical production, so the concert was moved to the Kirkstall Rolarena on Friday, 29th

Iconic hexagonal poster for David Bowie and The Spiders From Mars’ two sold-out shows at Leeds University Union (later relocated to the Rollarena), marking one of the most memorable nights of the legendary Aladdin Sane / Ziggy Stardust era. PUBLICATION / ITEM: Date: June 2, 1973 / June 29, 1973 Venue: Leeds University Union / Rollarena, Leeds, UK Tour: Ziggy Stardust Tour Item: Original hexagonal concert poster (reproduced in exhibitions) THE STORY The striking poster feature