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Very early 1982 MADONNA performance ad...
Very early 1982 MADONNA performance ad...
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December 07, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 7, 1982
* Very early Madonna advertisement in social media
* Upcoming first performance at Danceteria
* FIRST APPEARANCE (Ad) IN THIS PUBLICATION
* Singer - songwriter - actress & more
* "Queen of Pop" solo career in it's infancy
Page 101 has an advertisement for upcoming performances at the Danceteria nightclub in New York City with a midnight performance by a very young "Madonna". (see images) Of course this mention of her is small and discrete here because she was still unknown at the time. Madonna was living in this part of Manhattan at the time, so this publication is very likely the only one to carry such an ad. See the following description of this legendary performance below.
AI notes: On December 16, 1982, Madonna gave her first solo live performance at Danceteria, a legendary New York City nightclub known for its eclectic, cutting-edge music scene and role in launching underground artists into the mainstream. That night, as part of Haoui Montaug’s “No Entiendes” cabaret on the club’s second floor, Madonna took the stage and performed her debut single “Everybody,” which had been released just two months earlier. Backed by dancers and wearing a street-smart, punk-inspired outfit that fused downtown grit with pop ambition, she exuded confidence and charisma well beyond her then-unknown status. The audience, a mix of New York creatives, club kids, and music insiders, reportedly erupted with excitement—a moment that would be remembered as the birth of a star. This performance not only captured the attention of key figures in the music industry but also helped propel her toward a record deal and the explosive career that followed, marking the night as a defining moment in pop culture history.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 128 pages, tabloid size, one fold along the center, small library stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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