David Bowie (June 2, 1973) “Ziggy Stardust Tour – Leeds” - Original Concert Poster

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 features the classic Aladdin Sane lightning-bolt makeup portrait against bold pink, blue, and black geometric stripes. It promotes two performances on June 29, 1973, with tickets priced at £0.80–£0.90. The gigs were rescheduled from an earlier cancelled Leeds University date due to stage size and became legendary among fans for their theatrical intensity.

FULL SETLIST (same for both shows):

• Hang On To Yourself

• Ziggy Stardust

• Watch That Man

• Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud

• All The Young Dudes

• Oh! You Pretty Things

• Moonage Daydream

• Changes

• Space Oddity

• The Jean Genie

• Time

• The Width Of A Circle

• Let’s Spend The Night Together

• Suffragette City

• White Light/White Heat

• Round And Round

• Drive-In Saturday

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The concerts took place at the height of Ziggy-mania. The venue was changed to the Rollarena because it better suited Bowie’s theatrical style. The shows occurred just days before the famous final performance as Ziggy at Hammersmith Odeon. In 2023, a major exhibition titled There’s a Starman Waiting in the Sky at Leeds City Museum marked the 50th anniversary. It featured an extensive collection loaned by an anonymous local superfan, including rare early singles from 1966, albums, tour memorabilia, pin badges, clothing, and a standout handmade cabinet of custom Lego figurines representing Bowie’s many personas. The collector had become a fan at age 12 after seeing Bowie’s “Starman” performance on Top of the Pops in 1972.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Era: Ziggy Stardust / Aladdin Sane (1972–1973) Tone: Bold, futuristic, theatrical Design: Unique hexagonal shape with vibrant geometric stripes and the iconic lightning-bolt portrait Significance: One of the last major UK dates before the retirement of the Ziggy persona

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Full original hexagonal concert poster

• Dramatic Ziggy-era portrait with lightning bolt makeup and stylized typography

• Venue, date, and ticket information

RELATED MATERIAL

• David Bowie (June 1 1973) “Let It Rock” Magazine Cover – “The David Bowie Talk-In”

• David Bowie (June 23, 1973) “Life on Mars” Single Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)

• David Bowie (May 23 1973) Concert - Brighton Dome

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