Interactive displays uncovering the stories behind iconic artists
Interactive Studio
Step into the Interactive Studio and try guitar, drums and keyboards using real instruments connected to guided learning stations.
Whether you are picking up an instrument for the first time or returning to one you already play, the studio lets you explore the sounds that shaped British music across the decades.
Follow simple tutorials, experiment with rhythm and melody, and experience how musicians build performances from the ground up.
Boy George Hologram
Experience an exclusive holographic performance from Boy George that brings the energy and personality of a live appearance into the gallery space.
The installation captures his distinctive voice, presence and influence, offering a unique encounter with one of Britain’s most recognisable pop icons.
It’s a moment that connects visitors directly with the performance tradition at the heart of British music culture.
Dance The Decades
Step onto the dancefloor and move through the sounds that defined each generation of British music.
From early rock and roll to contemporary pop, Dance The Decades invites you to explore how styles, rhythms and audiences changed over time.
Follow the music across the eras and experience how dance shaped the way people connected with new sounds.
Anatomy Of A Pop Star
Discover what goes into creating a pop star, from songwriting and performance to image, media presence and audience connection.
Anatomy Of A Pop Star explores how artists develop distinctive identities and how music, fashion and culture combine to shape public personas across different eras of British music.
Hey DJ
Take your place behind the decks and explore how DJs shape the sound and atmosphere of British music culture.
Learn how tracks are selected, mixed and layered to build energy on the dancefloor, and discover the role DJs play in introducing new music and defining scenes.
This hands-on experience reveals the creative decisions behind the music audiences hear in clubs, festivals and broadcasts.
Vocal Booth
Step into the Vocal Booth and record yourself singing along to a selection of classic tracks from across the eras.
Choose your song, take the microphone and experience what it feels like to perform in a studio-style environment.
Whether you are singing solo or with friends, the booth offers a memorable way to connect with some of the most recognisable voices in British music.
Where It’s At
Explore the places, scenes and cultural moments that shaped British music across generations.
Where It’s At reveals how cities, venues and communities helped define distinctive sounds and movements, from local breakthroughs to global influence.
It’s a journey through the environments where music happened and the people who made those scenes possible.