"I'll take your brain to another dimension. Pay close attention" The Prodigy (1992)
Whether you’re more of a ‘Wannabe’ than a ‘Living Doll, prefer ‘Anarchy in the UK’ to ‘Life on Mars’ or you’re feeling ‘Supersonic’ or like a 'Puppet on a String', from Trad Jazz to Happy Hardcore you can take your own trip through British music history.
Using state of the art effects and iconic memorabilia we show how rock, pop, dance and other genres were formed and have influenced the last sixty years of British culture.
From the classic era defining sounds of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Dusty Springfield... to stadium filling giants like The Who and Queen... to the irresistible anarchy of bands like The Specials and the Sex Pistols... right up to recent crowd-pleasers such as Spice Girls, Oasis, Coldplay, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys and more.
Along your journey you can step into interactive audio visual spaces that explore great British music moments throughout history, you can witness fascinating one-off interviews between the biggest stars, see an awe inspiring display of famous artefacts, record yourself singing, mixing, playing guitar, keyboard or drums and bust your moves as you Dance the Decades and feel the adrenaline rush of performing to to a massive crowd.
Opening Times
Mon to Sun from 11am to 7.30pm
(Last entry is at 6.30pm)
We're open everyday except 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st Dec and 1st Jan.
The British Music Experience will be closed all day on Thursday 18 November and from 2pm on 23 November for private events.
Any tickets that were already purchased for 23 November may still view the exhibition until 2pm and any tickets that were already purchased for 18 November should contact The O2 bubble box office.
Despair not though as we'll be open first thing the following days to welcome you with open arms!
Gibson Interactive Studio
Bang the drums, Strum the Bass, Sing in the Vocal Booth, DJ on the mixing deck and Play an amazing array of Gibson Guitars and more.
Please note: No 'Stairway to Heaven'.
Don't forget to buy your Interactive Guide...
Your Access All Areas guide including floor plans, zone guides, exclusive content and a 10% discount in the Shop.
This is available to purchase once you have bought your Smarticket.
Your Smarticket allows you to tag your favourite parts of the museum and your recordings and brings it all back home for you to keep...
The British Music Experience is a stunning and flexible space that can be the perfect venue for a range of personal and professional occasions...
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Peter Hook was bass player with both Joy Division and New Order. This six string guitar, with an unusual 30” scale, was used during his time with New Order. With the group’s ever increasing use of sequenced, synthesized sounds, Hook’s playing became more melodic and rhythmic. His playing position was highly unusual as he wore his bass with an extra long strap at knee-level, then staggered around the stage while playing.
