9 February – 9 March 2012

In the lead-up to most celebrated event in the British music calendar the British Music Experience, presented by The Co-operative, showcased a collection of images celebrating and chronicling the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award winners at The BRIT Awards.

The Outstanding Contribution to Music Award has celebrated the British music industry's biggest and best performers. The exhibition itself featured some of the most influential artists in the history of British Popular music including:

Elton John | Queen | Oasis | John Lennon | Paul McCartney | Duran Duran | Robbie Williams | George Martin | The Police | Wham! | Eric Clapton | The Who | Cliff Richard | Rod Stewart | David Bowie | Bee Gee's | Fleetwood Mac | Spice Girls | U2 | Sting | Paul Weller | The Pet Shop Boys

The exhibition was co-curated by John Marshall, official photographer of The BRIT Awards since 1991. John is often referred to as 'The Music Industry's Photographer', and has been the official photographer of The BRIT Awards since Jonathan King offered him the chance to help move the prestigious award ceremony into a new era and redesign The BRIT Award in 1991. The Award was just the start for John who now manages almost every aspect of the visual media for The BRITs.