WORKSHOPS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Our workshops are a great way to link your visit to the museum with subjects across the curriculum.

UK school groups booking 25 or more students can request 1 free 45 minute session for any term date unless otherwise stated.

Choose your workshop below then complete an enquiry form and email it to learning@britishmusicexperience.com

If you have any questions call us on 0208 463 3415.

Backstage at the BRITs

PSHEE, Citizenship, ICT, Literacy, Music, Music Technology, Media Studies

Using this Spring’s BRIT Awards as inspiration discover the important people behind the artist aiding them to top the charts and win awards. From vocal coaches to caterers to choreographers learn how all these different people work together to create the biggest popstars, and what goes on behind the scenes of The O2 in the moments before the show.

London is the place for me

Key stage 3, 4
History, Geography, Citizenship, Music, PSHEE

London is the Place for Me is a great workshop to get your students thinking about different influences on London’s culture and British popular music. Developing the students’ enquiry skills this workshop explores how the bands and artists considered to be inherently British are often inspired by music from other countries. Did you know one of Britain’s most famous and successful bands was influenced heavily by music of Indian origin? Your students will be inspired by this workshop to investigate Britain’s rich musical history with a new perspective.

Pop Culture

Key stage 4, 5
History, Music, Art and Design, Creative & Media studies, Fashion, Citizenship, PSHEE

This history based workshop explores the significant youth movements that have emerged in the UK as a result of social change. Through an interactive pop quiz highlighting the music and fashions that have emerged from these movements, students will explore the social and political reasons for the rise of famous styles from Mods and Rockers to Teddy Boys and Punks in the UK.

Explore IT

Key stage 3, 4, 5 +
ICT, Music, Art and Design, PSHEE, Creative & Media studies

From portable record players to the iPod this workshop gives students an opportunity to explore the objects that we have historically used to listen to music and how they have affected cultural and social changes in the UK. With a technology inspired soundtrack students learn how technology has adapted to our changing needs and the way that ICT influences our lives and the way we live.

Behind the scenes

Key stage 4, 5
PSHEE, Citizenship, ICT, Literacy, Music.

Using insider knowledge from vocal coaches, choreographers, stylists and even the fans, discover how many people are actually involved in the making of a popstar. This interactive workshop uses the creativity of a music video to explore how all these different people work together to make money in the music industry.