Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:music_festival
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Damned
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| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:AC/_DC
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Roxy_Music gptkb:Thin_Lizzy gptkb:The_Sensational_Alex_Harvey_Band gptkb:Budgie gptkb:The_Damned gptkb:Saxon gptkb:The_Stranglers Artists praised the festival. |
| gptkbp:attendance |
approximately 30,000
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| gptkbp:audience |
Fans of rock and punk music.
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Helped establish Reading Festival as a key event in UK music.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Marked a turning point in UK music festivals.
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| gptkbp:date |
August 27-29, 1976
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| gptkbp:distributor |
Various food stalls.
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| gptkbp:documentary |
Documented in various music history films.
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| gptkbp:event_type |
rock music festival
|
| gptkbp:events |
Available for purchase.
Three days. |
| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
Intimate and energetic atmosphere.
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| gptkbp:fan_events |
Cherished by attendees.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the 1970s rock music scene.
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Archived in music history.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major UK festival to feature punk rock.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Reading Festival 1976
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| gptkbp:impact |
Boosted local economy.
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| gptkbp:influence |
Inspired future rock festivals.
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future music festivals in the UK.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Reading,_England
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage by music magazines.
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| gptkbp:merchandise |
Band t-shirts and memorabilia.
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band's theatrical performance.
AC/ DC's high-energy set. Queen's encore performance. Roxy Music's reunion performance. Saxon's debut performance. The Damned's punk rock set. The Stranglers' performance. Thin Lizzy's crowd interaction. |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
AC/ DC's performance.
Queen's performance of ' Bohemian Rhapsody'. Thin Lizzy's performance. |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Live recordings exist.
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| gptkbp:number_of_stages |
Main stage
Second stage Third stage |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Melody_Maker
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| gptkbp:party |
Held at local venues.
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| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Various_Artists
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Reading_Festival_1975
gptkb:Reading_Festival_1977 |
| gptkbp:security_features |
Minimal security presence.
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
NME
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| gptkbp:ticket_sales |
£5
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Accessible by train and bus.
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| gptkbp:user_reviews |
Generally positive reviews.
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Sunny and warm.
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1976
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