đź“° David Bowie Friars Dunstable - Advert : Jun. 1972
- David Bowie
- Jun 21, 1972
- 2 min read
A pair of classic Friars Promotions advertisements for David Bowie with The Spiders From Mars at Civic Hall, Dunstable on Wednesday, June 21st 1972.
David Bowie live with The Spiders From Mars and special guests Flamin’ Groovies at Friars, Dunstable.
Melody Maker
Date: June 10, 1972 & June 17, 1972
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• David Bowie & The Spiders From Mars in concert at Civic Hall, Dunstable
• Date: Wednesday, June 21st 1972, 8 p.m.
• Special guests from the U.S.A.: Flamin’ Groovies
• Tickets: 65p in advance or 75p on the door
• Presented by Friars at the Civic Hall, Dunstable
• Taglines include “The Flame of the Home Counties” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with the playful line “Oh man, look at those cavemen go… it’s the freakiest show”
đź“° Overview
Published in Melody Maker on June 10 and June 17, 1972, these adverts promoted one of David Bowie’s early Ziggy Stardust-era regional shows at the legendary Friars venue in Dunstable, pairing him with the American rockers Flamin’ Groovies.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: June 10, 1972 and June 17, 1972
Format: Concert advertisements
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Friars Promotions adverts from Melody Maker.
đź“° The Story
The adverts announce a midsummer Ziggy show at Dunstable Civic Hall with The Spiders From Mars and special guests Flamin’ Groovies, capturing the excitement and growing demand for Bowie’s live performances in the summer of 1972.
đź“° Visual Archive
Simple, bold text-based newspaper adverts with large “DAVID BOWIE” lettering, Friars gothic logo, clear date/venue details, and decorative scalloped borders.
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đź“° Closing Notes
These June 1972 Melody Maker adverts offer a great snapshot of Ziggy Stardust hitting the regional circuit — David Bowie bringing his freakiest show to Dunstable Civic Hall with Flamin’ Groovies in support during the height of early glam fever.
đź“ť Copyright Notice
All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.David Bowie’s Friars Civic Hall Dunstable concert adverts, published in Melody Maker on June 10, 1972, and June 17, 1972, promoting his performance on June 21, 1972.
Concert Advert Published June 10, 1972
Concert Advert Published June 17, 1972
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