March 2010
After hours at the British Music Experience...

Open Mic Night at the Museum

As part of the Museums at Night annual after-hours celebrations, for one night only,, the British Music Experience will keep its doors open until 9pm for adults to have a play.

On Friday 14th May, you can take part in our Open Mic Jam Session and join our house band on their trip through musical history, playing select songs that span the decades, and take centre stage.

If you’re not ready for your five minutes of fame, the Gibson Interactive Studio has instruments that only you can hear. 

The British Music Experience houses over 600 items of memorabilia from music’s biggest stars so come and make the most of all the museum has to offer.

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January 2010
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February 2010
February Half Term at the British Music Experience

Calling All Musicans!

"You don't stop playing because you get old, you get old because you stop playing"
Keith Richards, Rolling Stones

Young or old, talented or just like making noise, this half term at the British Music Experience we’re looking for people just like you!

This Half Term you can experience British music history, jam with the BME Crew and get competitive with the Beatles Rock Band.

If you are feeling shy or just want to perfect that power solo in private you can try your hand out at learning a new instrument in our Gibson Interactive Studio. No matter what your age or ability, come down to the British Music Experience and rock out!

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February 2010
Status Quo awarded OBEs

Status Quo get honoured by the Palace

Know as the hardest working band in Britain, Status Quo's Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi get awarded OBEs by Her Majesty in recognition of their career success including more than 118 million record sales worldwide.

Asked what he thought about the situation, Francis Rossi replied*:
"I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it
I li-li-like it, li-li-like"

*not really

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January 2010
New British Album and Artist tips for 2010...

New British Albums & Artists to keep an ear out for...

We couldn't decide to write about 10 new British albums or 10 new British artists so we’ve split the vote and here are 5 of each:

New British Albums:

Four Tet – There Is Love In You
Critically acclaimed Kieran Hebden has been quietly creating beautiful folktronica for the last 10 years and this new record is a career and personal high.

Gorillaz - Plastic Beach 
With a mouth watering list of steller guests include likes of Lou Reed, Mark E Smith, Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack and The Clash duo Mick Jones and Paul Simonon; the countdown has begun.

Laura Marling – I Speak Because I Can
Following her Mercury nominated debut, this promises a maturer sound with the help of 2009 favourites Mumford & Sons helping the communication.

Paul Weller – Wake Up The Nation 
‘The Modfather’ working with master of noise Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine working with Kevin Shield of MBV, what is not exciting about that?!

Sade – Soldier of Love
Sade Adu. Remember her? After 10 years Pop’s smooth operator returns with intriguingly dark and textured tones.

New British Artists:

Paper Plains – Warm, beguiling and lovingly crafted acoustic songs from new talent Helen Page.

Ellie Goulding – Is she justified all this hype? Only time will tell but she knows how to write a catchy tune.

Little Comets – New 4-piece from Newcastle Upon Tyne and songs as sticky as Sticky the Sticky Insect sticky on a sticky bun.

Chapel Club – Could be your favourite new place of worship.

Delphic – Tipped as the new New Order! No pressure then.

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January 2010
Mani from Stone Roses and Primal Scream comes for a visit...

The mighty Mani comes for a visit...

Legendary Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani graced us with his presence today to come and see his painted Rickenbacker bass guitar and outfit.

Very entertaining he was too. He loves the place and was even showing off his Slade impressions.

Here's some pics.

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