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Test your knowledge of all things Eurovision in our big May edition of the BME Quiz The BME Eurovision Quiz Museum main hall Wednesday 10 May 2023 - 7pm Will you be leaving in a state of Euphoria, or are you just determined not to finish Rock Bottom? The May edition of our BME Quiz is bigger and more poptastic than ever, as Eurovision heads to town! Think you know your Eurovision trivia - why not test your knowledge with music rounds, picture questions, iconic outfits…so if you fancy a night out, just make sure you Save All Your Quizzes For Us! Teams can be up to a maximum of six people, so grab a few friends and get into the Eurovision mood. The quiz will take place in the main hall of our museum, surrounded by iconic rock and pop memorabilia, including Sam Ryder's Space man jumpsuit from Eurovision 2022 and our new Eurovision displays. So here goes…Waterloo was the winning song by? (Well maybe not that easy!!) Star Café bar open from 6pm. All tickets £10

A temporary exhibition charting the history of the iconic guitar brand through one of its most loyal artists - Noel Gallagher. Epiphone 150th Anniversary: Featuring the Guitars of Noel Gallagher Wednesday 27 September 2023 - Sunday 14 January 2024 Our current temporary exhibition charts the history of the iconic Epiphone brand through the guitars of one of its most loyal artists, Noel Gallagher. From the timeless cool of the jazz age through the looking glass of 1960s psychedelia to the wall of sound of 1990s Britpop and today’s eclectic scene, Epiphone instruments have remained central to pop culture’s “big bang” moments. The Casino, the Texan, the Sheraton, the Riviera – model names that chime with guitarists everywhere, inspiring awe and desire in equal measure, whether you are a Beatle or a beginner. What most people don’t realise, however, is that Epiphone’s history stretches back even further than Gibson’s, beginning 150 years ago in a port on the Aegean Sea in what is now Turkey. Moving into 2023, Epiphone has grand plans for its 150th Anniversary year, including a raft of exciting new product releases, special events, activities with signature artists, and much more besides. Here’s to the next 150 years – the House of Stathopoulo has never been in better health. To mark the anniversary from a British perspective, this temporary exhibition will feature some of Noel Gallagher’s most treasured guitars. Noel Gallagher’s love for Epiphone started with The Beatles. Thirty years after Revolver, Epiphone instruments were used throughout the sessions for albums Definitely Maybe and (What’s The Story) Morning Glory, and, in 1996, Oasis headlined two epic shows at Knebworth, with Noel using a 1990s USA-made Sheraton for the era-defining performances. While he used a wide range of guitars, pedals, and amplifiers throughout his career, Gallagher often used a cherry sunburst Epiphone Les Paul, two Epiphone Sheratons, and the Beatles’ favourite Epiphone Casino. Gallagher says “I wanted to start playing Epiphones because of the Beatles. I didn’t know anything about guitars then. They looked good; they felt good, I could make them sound good. I’m a songwriter, not a guitar player. You know, that’s my thing. I’m not one of those people who can sit in a guitar shop and play lots of things. I will literally play an E chord, and if it had sounded great and felt good, I would have just said, ‘Yeah, I’ll take it. '” To mark 150 years of Epiphone, Noel has kindly loaned four of his private guitar collection for this exhibition, including his Epiphone Riviera with Bigsby from the Definitely Maybe album cover and his Epiphone Frontier FT110 used on the (What's the Story) Morning Glory recording. We have a season of activity supporting the celebrations including the Epiphone take-over of our Gibson Brands Interactive Studio which has been refreshed and restocked with a line-up of the finest Epiphones for all visitors to play along with the Gibson App. Epiphone 150th Anniversary: Featuring the Guitars of Noel Gallagher is included with all general entry tickets purchased. To find out more about 150 years of Epiphone, head to https://www.epiphone.com/en-GB/150

An evening in conversation with one of the most successful musicians of his generation. An Evening in Conversation with Midge Ure 9 December - 7.00pm We are delighted to welcome one of the most successful musicians of his generation, Midge Ure to BME for an evening in conversation. An artist who has received Ivor Novello, Grammy, BASCAP awards along with a flotilla of gold and platinum records, really needs very little introduction. By the time Midge's single "If I Was" went to No1 in 1985 he had already crammed several musical lifetimes into a 10-year professional career - Slik, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy, Visage, Ultravox and of course the most famous one-off group in musical history Band Aid all had the guiding hand of his musical navigation. November 25, 1984 was a historic day for Midge and all of pop music, as 36 artists by the collective name Band Aid gathered at SARM Studios in west London under Ure's production. They recorded 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' a song he had just written with Bob Geldof as the industry's heartfelt and eloquent contribution to Ethiopian famine relief. 600,000 copies sold in its first week in the UK alone and that was only the beginning: 800,000 more were bought in the second week, more than three million world-wide, and the unstoppable emotion engendered by the project led to Live Aid, the summer 1985 global concert that, all exaggeration aside, spoke for a generation. Within months, a staggering £8 million had been raised for the starving in Africa, and Geldof said that without Ure's initial enthusiasm for the idea, not to mention his rapidly penned sketch for the single, neither Band Aid nor Live Aid could have happened. Midge’s career continues to this day as writer, musician, producer and TV presenter. Midge and his band Electronica are returning to the UK with the ‘Voice & Visions’ tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums. For this special evening, Midge will be in conversation with publisher Ronnie Gurr talking about his career to date. As an extra treat he will also perform a couple of acoustic songs. Midge’s new photobook, ‘in a picture frame’ will also be on sale at the event - a stunning collection of photographs taken by Midge on his travels between 1980 and 1985. All tickets £16. On sale Friday 5 November, 10am. Tickets to the event will allow you unlimited general entry to the BME for one whole year. You can help us support and grow the archive and collection of instruments and outfits by agreeing to Gift Aid your event ticket. We will receive £0.25 for each £1 spent. Remember to complete your Gift Aid declaration and hand it to us on arrival. Thank you for the support.

For your field trip, the BME offers a selection of workshops, guided tours and a dedicated session in the Gibson Interactive Studio for students of all ages. LEARNING AT THE BME Boasting an unrivalled collection of stage outfits, memorabilia and instruments, the BME charts the beginnings, rise and influence of British pop on art, fashion and even the government from 1945 to the present day. An education field trip to the BME in Liverpool includes one of our interactive workshops and a tour of the galleries - both led by one of our Learning Crew. With over 75 years’ worth of history to draw from, our workshops can be tailored to your needs. A member of our team will contact you ahead of your visit to discuss your requirements. There is also time in our Gibson Brands Interactive Studio, where each student will have an opportunity to play a variety of instruments and use our Dance the Decades dance studio. Workshop minimum is 10 students One teacher goes free per 10 students. All carers go free. Students: £10.50 each Additional teachers: £18 each A typical visit lasts 2.5 hours. Lunch space is available in our Discovery Zone (limited capacity) - please request when booking. Groups of over 30 students will be divided into smaller groups. Our workshops can also be adapted for SEND and University visits and we offer specialist guided tours for Art, Design and Fashion students and opportunities to use the museum for art classes. To book your school group or for more information, please email info@britishmusicexperience.com or give us a call on 0151 519 0915 (please note our phoneline is only staffed when the museum is open). Download our Risk Assessment "Fantastic trip t oday with my GCSE and A Level music pupils. The education package is outstanding and directly links to the content of the GCSE and A Level courses. The pupils left inspired and excited! Thanks to the staff who were fantastic and made us all feel welcome. Highly recommended!" Wirral Grammar School (visit February 2022) "Very accommodating. Staff very friendly and dealt with the kids' needs. Programme was brilliant. Tour was great and appropriate time given." Ellesmere Park High (visit November 2022) "Brilliant Eurovision workshop - relevant to student studies." Moorside High School (visit April 2023) "Abi and Paul's knowledge and enthusiasm really came across and our pupils loved the whole experience." Redbridge High School (SEN - visit May 2023) "Loved EVERYTHING - really good experience for our kids. Staff were ace and really knowledgeable. We all learnt so much and it was very interactive." Rudheath Senior Academy (visit June 2023) WORKSHOPS Our programme of workshops caters for a range of ages and abilities and cover a variety of curriculum areas. Workshops are held in our dedicated education space, the Discovery Zone. Pop Culture Explore the social and political backdrop behind pop music. Our Pop Culture workshop explores some of the key events that have shaped modern Britain since 1945 and examine how changing attitudes and technological advances have been reflected in popular music. Learn about the music and fashions that have emerged from music movements and explore the social and political reasons for the rise of famous styles. Suitable for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 - perfect for all students, but particularly good links to Citizenship, Humanities, English, Music, Art and Design, Creative and Media Studies Pop Culture: Rewind Music is more than just a soundtrack to our lives; it has an enormous impact on the way we live. This fun, interactive workshop takes you on a journey back through time to the end of the Second World War, using stories, music and objects from the British Music Experience collection. Let our musical friend, Dougie Floyd, take you on a trip back in time. Prepare to sing along, dance and dress up as we journey along the soundtrack of our country’s history! Most suited to Key Stages 1 & 2 and SEND Euro Pop Culture After Liverpool's spectacular hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest we continue the legacy with our Europe-focused workshop. Get ready to travel around the world over the past six decades! We'll learn about how social and political changes have been reflected in the world's most fabulous, most inclusive and most watched live music event - the Eurovision Song Contest. Most suited to Key Stages 3/4 - perfect for all students, but particularly good links to Citizenship, Humanities, English, Languages, Music, Creative and Media Studies. The Interactive Studio The Interactive Studio is stocked with a wide selection of guitars, with each of the guitar stations connected to a bespoke interactive guitar lesson for beginners, intermediate level and advanced. Students can also take lessons on industry-favourite Roland keyboards or let off some steam on the electric drums also complete with interactive tutorials. Each Education visit includes dedicated time in the Interactive Studio. Dance the Decades & Vocal Booth Suitable for all ages, our Dance The Decades dance studio brings together 70 years and 12 iconic dance styles in one spacious booth. Our virtual teacher is on hand to teach you all the moves that ruled the dance floors of the past and then you can try it out for yourself! The Vocal Booth features 28 iconic tracks from the eras and our professional vocal coach Jennifer John guides students a range of techniques to get the best out of their voice.

BOOK SOON: BME's BOOKING ENGINE WILL RE-OPEN ON JULY 18 FOR BOOKINGS FROM AUGUST 1 2020. PRE-BOOKED TICKETS WITH TIME SLOTS REQUIRED. PLEASE CHECK BACK ON JULY 18 OR FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS FOR TICKETING ANNOUNCEMENT.

All day screening of highlights from the Wembley Live Aid concert, held on 13th July 1985. Live Aid Takeover 15 July 2023 - 10am-5pm Join us on Saturday July 15th to celebrate 38 years since the original Live Aid concerts were held in 1985. Billed as the 'global jukebox', the event was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium, attended by about 72,000 people, and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia attended by exactly 89,484 people. Thirteen satellites were used to beam the concerts to television sets around the world with the estimated television audience 1.9 billion across 150 countries. It is estimated that more than £150 million has been raised for famine relief as a direct result of the concerts. We will be showing highlights from the Wembley Stadium concert on our main stage during regular museum opening hours, so you can watch a little or a lot, take a break to look around the museum or visit our Star Café before the next band take to the stage. As well as the footage, our Live Aid cabinet is full of original memorabilia from 1984 onwards. The concert will be running on our main screen throughout the day, meaning our regular stage shows will be suspended for the day to make way for this historical footage. Free (general ticket entry required). Some seating available.

Celebrating the legacy of Live Aid, 40 years on. Legendary promoter Harvey Goldsmith in conversation. Live Aid 40: Music, Power & Unity: Launch Night In Conversation with Harvey Goldsmith CBE Wednesday 11th June 2025, 7pm Join us for an evening in conversation with the legendary producer and promoter of the two largest music events in the world ever; Live Aid and Live 8, Harvey Goldsmith CBE. Back in 1985, Harvey was recruited to help turn Bob Geldof’s concert vision into reality but preparations could only begin in earnest when he returned from accompanying Wham! on their groundbreaking trip to China. Harvey says, "I didn't really get a chance to say no. Bob arrived in my office and basically said, 'We're doing this.' It started from there. " Hear Harvey talk about the preparation, promotion and management of Live Aid and Live 8, as well as the legacy work of the Live Aid trust, in this special conversation event which launches Live Aid 40 at the BME. As well as Live Aid and Live 8, Harvey has produced managed and promoted shows with most of the world’s major artists and has most recently worked with Jools Holland, Andrea Bocelli and Hans Zimmer. Harvey has received numerous awards including, CBE, Chevalier des Artes et Lettres from the French Minister of Culture and the Diamond Award for his contribution to The Arts. In July 2012, Harvey received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of Brighton. A ticket to the launch event gives exclusive access to the Live Aid 40: Music, Power & Unity (other museum galleries closed). Harvey will be in conversation with Liverpool's UNESCO Head of Music, Kevin McManus. Tickets £8 each

Join us this Christmas as we screen the iconic 1988 film Scrooged, starring Bill Murray. Christmas Film Night: Scrooged 15 December - 7.30pm Francis Xavier Cross (Bill Murray) is a cynical, mean spirited television executive, he treats his loyal assistant with contempt. He just sacked a member of staff on Christmas Eve for simply disagreeing with him, and he's alienated himself from his brother who still insists on inviting Frank to Christmas dinner despite him refusing to go every year. However, Frank is forced to learn the true meaning of Christmas when he's visited by three ghosts. Joining Bill Murray in the cast is New York Dolls frontman David Johansen as the Ghost of Christmas Past. The film soundtrack features songs by U2, Van Morrison and Smokey Robinson. Director: Richard Donner Certificate: PG Length: 1hr 41mins Please note, our galleries are closed during film screenings. There are no ads or trailers, the film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £8 / £6.50 BME Annual Pass holder (ID required). On sale 11 November.

Celebrating the publication of The Art of Darkness: A History of Goth by John Robb. The Art of Darkness: A History of Goth In Conversation with John R obb Thur sday 13 April , 7.30pm Join us as we celebrate the publication of The Art of Darkness: A History of Goth written by John Robb and released via Louder Than War Books. The Minister of Counter Culture and post punk warlord, John Robb is a multi-faceted creature of the night and day. A leading UK music writer where he invented the term ‘Britpop’ and was the first person to interview Nirvana he now runs the Louder Than War website - one of ten biggest music and culture sites in the UK. He is also a musician, TV personality and Eco activist. John will be in conversation with former Plane t X DJ, Marc Jones. The Art Of Darkness - The History Of Goth is the first major and only complete comprehensive overview of Goth music and culture and its lasting legacy. Starting with a night out in a Goth club it then goes on a deep dive around the culture. It explores the context that created it in the post-punk period and also spans the fall of Rome, Lord Byron and the romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic architecture and painters, and the occult to the modern Instagram influencers. The book is built mainly around the post-punk Goth period with many interviews including the Banshees, Bauhaus, Danielle Dax, Robert Smith, Andrew Eldritch, Adam And The Ants, John Cale, The Damned, Xmal Deutschland, Einsturzende Neubauten, Laibach, Pam Hogg and many others…it looks at the music, style and the political and social conditions that spawned the culture and the great music, fashions and attitudes - clubs that defined it, and is also a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen. John is also in the acclaimed post punk band, Membranes and has written the best-selling books, Punk Rock - An Oral History , and The Stone Roses and the Resurrection of British Pop . He has also created the Eco Education scheme - The Green Britain Academy and runs the Louder Than Words literary festival and is a key driver in projects to change the fortunes of Blackpool and Stoke and several other northern cities. Books will be on sale at the event, and the in-conversation is followed by a book-inspired DJ set by Marc Jones in the Star Café. Our Star Café-Bar will be open from 6.30pm. All tickets £8 (books sold separately) Please note, our museum galleries are closed during events.

Temporary Exhibition @ the British Music Experience- Frankie Say 1984! The World Is My Oyster From Jan 9 2021 Liverpool LightNight Stealing Sheep: Song Machine 21 May 2021 This event is SOLD OUT. To add yourselves to the waiting list, please use the ticket link below. Liverpool based artist's Emily Lansley, Luciana Mercer & Rebecca Hawley are a group of womxn who perform under the moniker ‘Stealing Sheep’. They create audio-visual spectacles that explore futurist themes by combining light art, sound sculpting and live instruments. The trio plan to create a mass songwriting experience by taking the form of a conceptual SONG MACHINE as they invite the audience to create a 'Liverpool Song for the future of PLAY' that communicates what PLAY IS... The audience members can send up to six words that will be fed to the SONG MACHINE and processed into a new composition performed live at the British Music Experience on 21 May 2021. How to get involved? Tweet your lyrics to @Stealingsheep #playis with up to 6 words This event is part of LightNight, Liverpool’s free one-night arts festival. LightNight invites audiences to stay up late, as our museums, galleries and studios throw open their doors to stage a free trail of special events for all ages, exploring the theme of Play. Over 75 special events will take place in-person and online including hands-on workshops, exhibitions, tours, talks, installations and much more. Produced by local social enterprise Open Culture, this year’s festival explores how Play can offer a space to create, re-imagine and find novel solutions to global problems. For more information visit: lightnightliverpool.co.uk. The bar is open from 8:00pm, with the performance starting at 9:00pm. This seated event takes place in the main stage area, museum galleries remain closed. Capacity is limited due to government restrictions and standard covid safety measures are in place. Tickets are free and limited to 2 per person. To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/153471887547

Playing seminal british albums in the BME Star Cafe each Sunday at midday. Sunday Album Playback in the Star Café & Bar Every Sunday at midday Join us at midday each Sunday as we play a classic album in our Star Café & Bar . From Indie to Pop, Rock to Metal, we play one album in full each week – so head to our Star Café & Bar, grab a drink and settle back to hear a bit of British music history. Follow us on socials to find out which album is playing each week. Our Star Café is located off our main foyer and is open to the general public, no museum ticket required.

Celebrate Beatleweek at the BME with discounted tickets for all festival ticket holders. International Beatleweek 21 - 27 August 2024 The annual International Beatleweek Festival celebrates the music of The Beatles in the city where it all began - Liverpool. We're offering all International Beatleweek ticket holders discounted entry to the BME if you book online using code IBW24 . The code will give you 20% off adult and concession tickets, and all you need to do is show your Beatleweek wristband or proof of an event ticket at our ticketing desk. Celebrating the Beatles at the BME, sitting appropriately next to our Beatles cabinet, we have the original front door from the Apple Corps Headquarters at 3 Savile Row, London, where The Beatles played their last ever gig together in the iconic rooftop performance. This door represents how fans would strive to interact with their heroes, by leaving messages and anecdotes for them to read. George Harrison wrote about these fans for his album All Things Must Pass in the song Apple Scruffs. For more information about the festival: https://www.internationalbeatleweek.com/