The BME is a long-anticipated interactive museum that celebrates 60 years of popular music in Britain. More than 100 artists have loaned more than £5million worth of musical memorabilia to the exhibition. Visitors have the rare opportunity to admire some of the most iconic items in British music history, from David Bowie’s ‘Ashes To Ashes’ clown suit to Noel Gallagher’s Union Jack Les Paul guitar.
Visitors are given a brief overview of the BME on arrival, and then head to the central hub of the exhibition, known as The Core. One of the key features here is an interactive map, showing you all the key associations of your favourite stars. For the musically inclined, you can visit the audio-visual feature booth, Dance The Decades,where you can embarrass your family and friends by attempting a series of classic routines ranging from the Hand Jive to the Macarena. Wannabe Mark Ronsons or Phil Spectors should go to the Gibson Interactive Studio, where you can play around with producing and mixing famous songs.
Around The Core are seven rooms filled with an iconic selection of memorabilia from seven eras of sound in British music, from 1945 to 2009. Each room hosts an Aladdin’s Cave of musical trivia and memorabilia featuring everyone from the Beatles and Rolling Stones to The Who and Queen. Items on display include David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust costume, a Jimi Hendrix outfit and, to bring things up to date, a series of Spice Girl outfits.
As the world’s leading music venue, it’s no surprise the BME is located at the O2. Having hosted legendary gigs by the likes of Led Zeppelin, Prince and Lady Gaga in the past, The O2 Arena is soon set to accommodate The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart. While you’re there, take in a film at the cinema, visit one of the gourmet restaurants in the Entertainment Avenue or see a gig at The O2 Arena, as well as checking out the BME.
The BME is open from Mon to Sun, 11am to 7.30pm (Last entry is at 6.30pm). Find further details at www.britishmusicexperience.com
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