Posters such as this one from the early 80s for the reggae artist Eek-a-Mouse, were designed with simple black graphics and font on a yellow background. Flyers were often designed by band members, usually double sided with more information about tour dates on the reverse and were printed locally for distributing to audiences.

This poster promotes the legendary Jamaican reggae artist ‘EEK-A-MOUSE’ and his band at The Academy, Brixton and ‘full tour dates’ and was printed by Capital Studios. What was once part of ‘throw away culture’ has become important not only to recording the work and influence of artists but also the wider economy they operated in before digital media.

Digital free streaming of artist’s music has since caused many to lose income and rely on live performances. The printers who previously produced these flyers have since closed.
Does this flyer have memories for you? If so, let the BCA know!

Words and images: Black Cultural Archives
https://www.bcaexhibits.org/the-collection/eek-a-mouse-and-his-band-flyer