Buxton Festival (June 15, 1974) – NME Full Page Advert Faces, Mott The Hoople.

Faces
Jun 15, 1974
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A full-page advertisement in the June 15, 1974 NME promotes the Buxton Festival, headlined by The Faces with Rod Stewart on Saturday July 6 and Mott the Hoople on Friday July 5.

Publication:

New Musical Express (NME)

Date: June 15, 1974

Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Advertisements (Page 8)

THE STORY

The large advert announces the Buxton Festival at Booth Farm near Buxton, Derbyshire. Day one (July 5) features Mott the Hoople, Lindisfarne, Man, J.S.D. Band and others. Day two (July 6) is headlined by The Faces with Rod Stewart, plus Captain Beefheart, Chapman/Whitney, Greenslade, Strider, Blue, Trapeze, Badger, and special guest Humble Pie. Tickets and practical information (camping, travel, ticket outlets) are listed.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This major outdoor festival advert reflects the booming British festival scene of 1974. The Faces and Mott the Hoople were both major draws at the time, and the line-up showcases the diversity of rock, prog, and pub rock acts popular that summer.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Festival advertisement

Era: 1974 (Festival / Rock era) Tone: Promotional / Exciting Photography: Bold typographic layout with strong black-and-white design

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Large bold headline “BUXTON FESTIVAL”
Headliners: The Faces with Rod Stewart (July 6) and Mott the Hoople (July 5)
Full supporting line-up for both days
Ticket prices, travel info, and booking details
Classic 1970s festival promotion style

RELATED MATERIAL This full-page advert appears in the same June 15, 1974 NME issue as the Elton John Caribou review, Steve Harley feature, and Mott the Hoople “Foxy Foxy” single advert.

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