Various Artists (July 14, 1973) – “London Music Festival ’73” – Melody Maker

Jul 14, 1973

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The July 14, 1973 edition of Melody Maker carries a full-page advertisement for the London Music Festival ’73, ten days of rock at Alexandra Palace from July 27th to August 5th.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: July 14, 1973

Country: United Kingdom

The advert promotes the festival organised by Trentdale Enterprises, listing the daily line-ups: Argent (July 27), Nazareth (July 28), Beck, Bogert & Appice (July 29), Richie Havens (July 30), Wizzard (July 31), Incredible String Band and Steeleye Span (August 1), Black Sabbath (August 2), Ten Years After (August 3), Wishbone Ash (August 4) and Uriah Heep (August 5).

Support acts and additional attractions such as bars, restaurants, exhibitions, stalls and parking are also detailed. Tickets are priced at £2 per night.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The advertisement presents the event as the biggest indoor rock festival ever staged, with tickets available from Harlequin Record Shops or the LMF ’73 Box Office at Alexandra Palace. Special buses and taxi services are mentioned for transport.

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Bold headline “London Music Festival ’73 – 10 days of Rock at Alexandra Palace”
Full daily line-up from July 27 to August 5
Ticket price £2 per night and sales information
Details of facilities including bars, restaurants, stalls and parking

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