Record Mirror (June 6, 1970) “EXTRAVAGANZA ’70” – Record Mirror UK

A vibrant 1970 front-page report from Record Mirror celebrating the ongoing success of “Extravaganza ’70” — Britain’s first major Music and Fashion Festival held at Olympia, Earls Court, London, featuring a star-studded lineup of British acts.

Publication: Record Mirror

Date: June 6, 1970 (Vol. 17 No. 22) Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Front Page + Feature Title: EXTRAVAGANZA ’70

THE STORY

The front page displays a large headline and multiple black-and-white performance photos from the festival, including Clem Curtis of The Foundations, Gary Brooker of Procol Harum, Simon Dee & The Tremeloes, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. The accompanying article highlights the event’s strong attendance, exciting atmosphere, and upcoming acts, noting it as a groundbreaking combination of music and fashion.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

“Extravaganza ’70” was an ambitious multi-day pop festival sponsored by Record Mirror, combining live music, fashion, films, and competitions. It ran at Olympia, Earls Court, and featured a wide range of British artists. This coverage captures the excitement of the early 1970s British music scene during a transitional period between the 1960s and the glam/prog era.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Extravaganza ’70 Music & Fashion Festival

Era: 1970 (Pre-Glam Rock / Festival Era) Tone: Energetic, promotional, and enthusiastic

Photography: Live black-and-white stage shots of various performers Visual Motifs: Bold newspaper typography, collage-style photo layout typical of 1970s music papers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Masthead “Record Mirror” with date and issue details

• Large “EXTRAVAGANZA ’70” headline

• Prominent photo of Clem Curtis (The Foundations)

• Smaller photos of Gary Brooker (Procol Harum), Simon Dee & Tremeloes, and Tyrannosaurus Rex

• Article detailing the festival’s success and remaining schedule

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