đź“° Slade Live Sundown - Advert : Sep. 1972
- Slade
- Sep 30, 1972
- 2 min read
A full-page advertisement combining a glowing live review of Slade’s opening night at Sundown Mile End with promotion for SNS Professional Amplification, the sound system chosen by the band.
“Slade Live!” — one of the costliest performances ever seen in any UK rock venue.
Melody Maker
Date: September 30, 1972
Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Detailed review of Slade’s opening concert at the new Sundown Mile End venue
• Praise for the band’s high-energy performance, production and audience reaction
• SNS Musical Products Ltd highlighted as the No.1 sound chosen by Slade
• Large photographs of Slade on stage and close-ups of SNS amplification equipment (bass stack, PA125 control console, etc.)
• Contact details for SNS Musical Products Limited in Letchworth
đź“° Overview
Published on September 30, 1972, this advert in Melody Maker served dual purposes: celebrating Slade’s successful debut at the brand-new Sundown Mile End venue and showcasing the professional amplification system used for the show.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: September 30, 1972
Format: Combined live review and equipment advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Melody Maker full-page advert featuring Slade and SNS.
đź“° The Story
The piece recounts the excitement of Slade’s first night at Sundown Mile End, quoting production controller Ian Knight on the importance of the new rock venue and describing the band’s performance as one of the best yet. It then promotes SNS amplification as the professional sound system Slade chose for the show.
đź“° Visual Archive
Multiple black-and-white stage photos of Slade in action (including Noddy Holder and the band with guitars and drums), plus clear product shots of SNS amplifier stacks, bass cabinets and the PA125 console.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This September 1972 Melody Maker advert perfectly captures the energy of early glam — Slade tearing up the opening night of the new Sundown venue while putting SNS amplification firmly in the spotlight as the sound of the moment.
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