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Elvis' last love and fiancee in conversation An Evening with Ginger Alden Monday 2 June 2025 from 5.30pm (depending on ticket type) Experience an exclusive evening with Ginger Alden, fiancée to Elvis Presley. This event offers a rare opportunity to connect with the legacy of the King of Rock & Roll through the eyes of the woman who stood by his side in his final months. Ginger shares deeply personal and never-before-told stories about her life with Elvis — revealing the man behind the music and the love they shared. Over the years, so much has been said about Elvis. Ginger will set the record straight, offering clarity and her own truth about their time together. Expect an evening filled with nostalgia, love, and memories. This isn’t just a show; it’s a journey through the precious times Ginger spent with Elvis. Each evening is unique and deeply personal, offering fans an exclusive glimpse into Elvis’s world and legacy. If you've got a burning question about Elvis, Ginger will address as many questions as possible at each event. There will also be an opportunity to visit a memorabilia stand for exclusive items, including photos, and books. Hand-signed by Ginger herself. From Gold to Bronze, there’s a ticket for everyone. Packages include premium seating and a meet-and-greet with Ginger— perfect for lifetime fans of Elvis. This event is organised through Ways Promotions and tickets are available through Eventbrite. To purchase, click on the link below. Bar open from 5.30pm. Tickets

An evening with musician Alexander Hacke, best known as bassist for Einsturzende Neubaten. An Evening with Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubaten) Friday 10 April 2026, 7.30pm Join us for an evening with musician Alexander Hacke, best known as the bassist in Einstürzende Neubauten, the most influential German underground/industrial band since the early Eighties. Celebrating the launch of his autobiography Blast - Distorted Memories, e xpect stories and anecdotes about his many adventures, mishaps and creative outings with international colleagues such as Mike Patten and Billy Gould of Faith No More, Nick Cave, Unsane, Al Jourgensen of Ministry, Lydia Lunch, Foetus and more. Alexander Hacke became obsessed with classical music at an early age, but ended up dropping out of school and hanging out with punks, squatters, and bohemians in the West Berlin underground scene. After his first music projects under the pseudonym Alexander von Borsig, he joined the newly formed Einstürzende Neubauten in 1980. While the Neubauten became a groundbreaking and hugely successful band, Hacke not only experimented with all kinds of stimulants, but also continued to develop musically: whether as an internationally successful solo artist, collaborating with Crime & the City Solution, as a film composer, or together with his wife, the artist Danielle de Picciotto, with whom he has been roaming the world since 2010. Blast is a dazzling testimony to the wild West Berlin before the fall of the Wall, the rise of Einstürzende Neubauten, and the thrilling life story of a jack-of-all-trades. Hacke recounts international tours and surprising collaborations, as well as his cinematic soundscapes, and offers personal reflections on art and society. He looks back on an artistic career that uniquely combines avant-garde art, pop success, and creative freedom. Alexander Hacke was born in Berlin-Neukölln in 1965. He played in several influential underground bands, including Mekanik Destrüktiw Kommando, Sprung aus den Wolken, and Sentimentale Jugend with his ex-girlfriend Christiane F. He joined Einstürzende Neubauten in 1980, at the age of 14. As a producer and composer, he has created music for theatre productions, documentaries and feature films. Since 2001, he has collaborated with his wife, Danielle de Picciotto, on musical compositions. Copies of Blast will be available to buy on the evening. Tickets £18 (book not included). On sale 10am, Friday 6 February 2026. Buy Now

In conversation with Altered Images' Clare Grogan. In Conversation with Clare Grogan Exhibition closing event 3 November 2022 - 7.30pm To mark the close of our current exhibition celebrating Scottish rock and pop, we’re honoured to welcome performer, actor, author and presenter Clare Grogan to the BME for an evening in-conversation. As a performer who’s been gigging since she first jumped in a Transit van aged 16 and drove from Glasgow to London for a John Peel session, Grogan has barely left the stage in the last two decades. After initially splitting, after six Top 40 hits, in the year of the release of Bite, their third album, Altered Images have been touring, on and off, since 2002. As an actor, she’s appeared in multiple films, TV dramas, comedies and soaps over the years, from (of course) Gregory’s Girl to Comfort and Joy, Waterloo Road to EastEnders, Taggart to Doctors, Red Dwarf to Still Game to Father Ted. And she remains busy on screen – My Old School with Alan Cumming, based on a true story about a Glasgow chancer who went back to his former school as a 32-year-old, has recently appeared on the film festival circuit. As an author she’s written two books, Tallulah and the Teenstars (Number 2 with a bullet in the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Chart) and Tallulah on Tour. As a presenter, she’s hosted film, travel and music shows on television and radio, appearing front and centre on The One Show, BBC Scotland’s Corner Shop Cook Off, STV’s Scotland’s Real Heroes, 6Music, VH1 and BBC Four. There have been radio and theatre comedy/drama adventures aplenty, too, with appearances alongside Josie Long, Mel Giedroyc and, in 2020, a touring production of Neil Simon’s classic Barefoot in the Park. This year, Altered Images released their first album in 39 years – Mascara Streakz. Grogan got to work, write and record round the kitchen table during lockdown with musician husband Stephen Lironi. Their near-neighbour Bernard Butler was only too happy to contribute, and Robert Hodgens (aka Bobby Bluebell), an old friend from the thrilling Glasgow music scene of the early Eighties, also lent a songwriting hand. “When you're approaching a landmark birthday,” begins this indefatigable artist who recently turned 60 years young, “you do start thinking a little bit about how you're perceived. But when people talk to me about slowing down, taking things a bit easier, I just think: NO! What the f***? No, none of that applies to me.” Clare will be in conversation with Ronnie Gurr, CEO of the Scottish Music Industry Association. All tickets £13. On sale Monday 17 October, 10am. Why not upgrade your event ticket to an adult annual pass? For just £3 extra you can visit BME as many times as you like over the next year*. Just select ‘event ticket including annual pass’ at the checkout. * museum entry only

The BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show Live Museum main hall Friday 12 May 2023 - 8am Join Zoe Ball, Richie Anderson and Tina Daheley along with some of the Radio 2 Eurovision family as they throw the ultimate Eurovision pre-party with a special Zoe Ball Breakfast Show live from the BME! There’ll be live music from Sam Ryder plus special guests as Zoe gets Liverpool ready for the biggest weekend. Radio 2 are giving away 50 pairs of tickets to join us from 8am until 9.30am on Friday 12 May. Tickets are free and will be allocated in pairs by random draw with 90% to Liverpool postcodes and 10% to the rest of the UK. Only one application will be accepted per person, multiple applications will not be eligible for selection. You can enter the random draw until 8am on Thursday 4 May by clicking on the link below. This seated event is for those aged 18 years and over. https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/eurovision-zoe-ball-12may23

Find out more about volunteering at the BME Volunteering at the BME If you're passionate about music and want to help share the rich history of British music with the world, the British Music Experience is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. As a volunteer, you’ll be an essential part of our mission to celebrate the artists, events, and cultural moments that have shaped British music. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with visitors, support events and exhibitions, and gain valuable experience in a vibrant, dynamic environment. Why volunteer with us? Be Part of Music History: Help tell the stories of legendary artists and moments that define British music culture. Gain Valuable Experience: Whether you're interested in museum work, event coordination, or customer service, volunteering offers hands-on experience in a unique setting. Meet Like-minded People: Connect with other music enthusiasts and expand your network. Make a Difference: Your contribution will help visitors of all ages discover and enjoy the incredible impact of British music. Who we're looking for We welcome anyone who likes talking to people about music, no matter your background or experience. Whether you’re a student looking for experience, a professional seeking new opportunities, or simply someone passionate about British music, we’d love to hear from you. For a detailed role description please click here to download. How to apply Please complete the form below and send it back to us before 5pm on the 28 February 2026. Volunteer with us First name* Last name* Email* Phone Why do you want to volunteer with us?* Availability* Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Evenings/events Details/variations Apply

Join us for a Cafe Acoustic Session in the BME Star Cafe bar. Le-Verg and Chris Hockenhull Café Acoustic Session 6 July 2023 - 7.30pm Our Café Acoustic sessions return with performances by Lè-Verg and the Freewheelin’ Chris Hockenhull. Lè-Verg are a duo, formed around ten years ago after a chance meeting at a 40th birthday bash in Runcorn. Junior approached Debbie after hearing her sing a Karen Carpenter song and a partnership was born. They have gigged extensively since then playing covers as well as original songs. This gig sees them return to Liverpool after their success at the Liverpool Acoustic song writing challenge in 2022 at Leaf on Bold Street, where they won the audience vote for their song Springs A Dawn . Chris Hockenhull began his Around The World in 80 Years Tour in 1976 - "I didn’t want to get too far ahead of myself you see." From busking in Paris, to running a record store, promoting gigs, writing Raph McTell’s official biography and becoming a recognised authority on Bob Dylan – it’s been a wonderful and varied musical path. This event is taking place in our Star Café Bar and is FREE, no ticket required - seats allocated on a first come first served basis. The Star Café Bar is located off the main museum foyer. Cafe bar opens 6.45pm. Curfew 9.30pm. Le-Verg Chris Hockenhull

The Museum offers a unique venue space for public programmes, corporate events, screenings, gigs and masterclasses. EVENTS THAT ROCK Situated in The Cunard Building on Liverpool’s Pier Head is the former home of the world-famous Cunard shipping line. The British Music Experience is housed within the same ornate space that once held Cunard’s passenger hall and offices. The rich Italian Renaissance and classical Greek interior has been retained and beautifully complements this modern, interactive visitor attraction. The British Music Experience is fully equipped with multi-functional audio-visual and lighting facilities which can be adapted to your requirements. Additional technical support is also available via our local audio-visual contractors. The British Music Experience offers complimentary unsecured WiFi accessible by all guests. See our Events Brochure for more information. CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT THE BME Guaranteed to bring a wow factor to your Christmas event, guests can enjoy hospitality surrounded by an unrivalled collection of music memorabilia, stage outfits, instruments, images and footage. There's also an opportunity to get hands-on in our Interactive Studio with a range of guitars, drums and keyboards alongside a dance studio where you can dance your way through the decades. We offer bespoke catering packages through our service partner, Carringtons Catering. Please contact us at info@britishmusicexperience.com to check availability and discuss your requirements. OUR SPACES THE MAIN SPACE Dimensions: 12.6m (L) x 12.2m (W) Stage: 4.3m (D) x 7.2m (W) x 0.8 (Stage Height) Large, versatile event space with stage and projection screen for presentations 8 additional overhead screens for additional branding CAPACITY 350 Standing (Concert) 150 Standing (Drinks reception with poseur tables) 150 Theatre Style 100 Sit Down dinner 80 Cabaret style 50 Dinner with Dancefloor THE DISCOVERY ZONE Dimensions: 9.4m (L) x 6.2m (W) Standalone space, suitable for break-out or hospitality Good natural lighting through large period style windows CAPACITY 70 Standing (Drinks reception with poseur tables) 50 Theatre style 40 Cabaret style 25 Boardroom style * All hires include registration of guests in our beautiful marble column foyer with screen content you can customise to your event.

An in conversation event to launch Ian Broudie's memoir Tomorrow's Here Today. Tomorrow's Here Today: In Conversation with Ian Broudie Thursday 26 October, 7.30pm BME is delighted to host the book launch event for Ian Broudie’s memoir, Tomorrow’s Here Today – Lighting Seeds, Football and Cosmic Post Punk. Few musicians have lived a musical life as rich as the songwriter and producer Ian Broudie. From recording the glorious uplifting psychedelic pop of his band The Lightning Seeds, to producing bands like Echo & The Bunnymen and The Fall, Ian has journeyed from the energy and potential of the 1970s punk scene to the madness of 90s indie – and out the other side. Throughout nearly fifty years of making music, he has had a front row seat working with generations of fantastic musicians as they created countless ground-breaking records. In Tomorrow's Here Today, he reveals what he has learnt about creativity, how to work with musicians touched by genius, and what it is like to stumble through an exploding industry without losing sight of your dreams. Along the way Ian shares how he wrote the million selling album Jollification and how – along with the comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner – he wrote and recorded the only single in chart history to reach number one in the UK singles chart on four separate occasions. Three Lions has since become the undisputed unofficial anthem of English football, soundtracking heartbreaking defeats as well as the wondrous victories of the Lionesses. Following 2022’s long awaited Lighting Seeds comeback, Ian reflects on a life of cosmic adventures spent in thrall to the power of music Ian Broudie is a musician, singer-songwriter and producer from Liverpool. Well known for his band the Lightning Seeds, co-writing the anthem 'Three Lions' and producing bands such as Echo & The Bunnymen, The Fall & The Coral. Ian will be in conversation with Dave Simpson. The in-conversation will be followed by a book signing. Books are available to purchase on the evening from Linghams Booksellers. All tickets £8. Please note, our museum galleries are closed during events.

Events Archive- Bands FC- Bands as Football Teams, Football Teams as Bands Bands FC January 9th 2020 to February 9th 2020 Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm Bands FC are back, and this time they’ve partnered up with local print studio, Dorothy to create an even bigger exhibition at BME! Bands as Football Teams, Football Teams as Bands. Bands FC now have over 400 badges, have exhibited in over 20 locations, are proud sponsors of Brinscall F.C. Juniors boys’ and girls’ teams and continue to help multiple bands and organisations raise a lot of money for charity through the sale of their merch. Liverpool-based design team Dorothy's signature mix of music, film and literature inspired prints, products and artwork are sold and exhibited internationally. Their work has been described by the press both as 'beautifully clever' and 'terribly wicked’. This free exhibition will take over our foyer and café, and there will be a launch event to kick things off – more details to follow soon. There’ll be an opportunity to buy some of the prints from both as well as Bands FC badges and postcards in our Merch Store. Check them out for yourselves: wearedorothy.com bandsfc.com

Join us this Christmas as we screen the iconic 1984 film Gremlins Christmas Film Night: Gremlins 16 December - 7pm Join us as we conclude our celebration of 1984 by screening one of the big Christmas films from that year - Gremlins. In search of the perfect Christmas present for Billy his teenage son, Randall Peltzer comes up with a ‘Mogwai’. But, this otherwise sweet and furry pet companion comes with a warning: should its unwise owner break the three fundamental guidelines of owning such a unique creature, all hell will break loose. Of course, Billy disregards the strict rules, and as the once-adorable animal spawns terrifying minuscule critters, the suburban haven of Kingston Falls is under siege. Now, there is no turning back, and destruction is at hand. Is there an escape from this endless Yuletide nightmare, and the horrible menace of the Gremlins? Director: Joe Dante Certificate: 12A Please note, our galleries are closed during film screenings. There are no ads or trailers, the film starts at 7pm. Tickets £8 / £6.50 concession/child/Independent Liverpool member (ID required)

Frankie guitarist Nasher in conversation plus acoustic performance Frankie's 1984 Christmas In-Conversation with Nasher, plus acoustic performance 2 December - 7.30pm By Christmas 1984, Frankie Goes to Hollywood were unstoppable. With two massive No.1s already under their belt, their now iconic Christmas hit The Power of Love went to No.1 on December 8th. This was the first time a band had notched up three No.1s with their first three debut single releases since fellow scousers Gerry and the Pacemakers. “We’d had sex and war, so religion was obviously the next stop on the controversy train” Nasher THE LADS ARE BACK! We’re excited to announce that Frankie guitarist Nasher is coming back to the BME to talk about all things Christmas 1984 with local music-writer Paul Fitzgerald. The lads will be talking about The Power of Love, touring America, Band Aid, Christmas TOTP and their three sell-out shows at the Royal Court in Liverpool. As an extra treat, Nasher will also be performing the band’s iconic Christmas song. All tickets £8, on sale Friday 29 October

Ian Curtis' Vox Phantom VI Special guitar is on display from 14 November 2024 at the British Music Experience Ian Curtis' Vox Phantom VI Special Guitar On Display at BME from 14 November 2024 The British Music Experience is putting Ian Curtis’ Vox Phantom VI Special guitar on display to celebrate the enormous contribution of both Curtis and Joy Division to the history of British music. Bought in September of 1979 by Joy Division's manager, Rob Gretton, this Phantom Vox was the very guitar used by Curtis on stage during Joy Division's 1980 European Tour, as well as on the recording of their track "Heart and Soul", and features throughout the music video for the timeless hit "Love Will Tear Us Apart". Curtis can be seen playing this guitar at several venues during the band's legendary 1980 tour. Considered by many as a British cultural icon who had a once-in-a-generation talent, Ian Curtis' musical legacy, even 40 years on, is as strong as ever. Despite a short career, Ian's association with Joy Division as a fascinating and enigmatic figure was instrumental in the band becoming pioneers of the post-punk movement with their debut album 'Unknown Pleasures', released by Factory Records in 1979. Now regarded as one of the best albums of all time, it's said 'Unknown Pleasures' defined not only the city of Manchester, but a moment of social change. Through his complex and melancholic song-writing, his distinct vocals, and commanding stage presence, Ian has managed to leave a lasting influence on musicians everywhere, and the music industry has never quite been the same since. Formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester, Joy Division (originally named Warsaw) consisted of singer and 'song-poet' Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bass player Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris (who joined in 1977). Inspired by other musicians such as David Bowie, Kraftwerk, Sex Pistols, Jim Morrison, Iggy Pop, Roxy Music and Lou Reed, Ian's vision had a powerful impact on the band, resulting in Joy Division moving away from the typical 'punk sound' of the time, and instead creating their own sound, now considered as the start of the post-punk movement. Following Curtis’ untimely death in 1980, the Phantom Vox stayed with the band, who later that year became the prolific 'New Order', and was looked after and used by Bernard Sumner. Many years later, Bernard gifted the guitar to Ian's daughter Natalie. The guitar is now owned by a private collector who has kindly agreed for the rare object to take its well-deserved place on public display at the British Music Experience. Trustee of the British Music Experience, and Liverpool’s UNESCO Head of Music Kevin McManus commented “It’s a real honour for BME to be able to exhibit such a wonderful piece of music history from one of the UK’s most celebrated artists. Joy Division were one of the most important bands of the punk/post punk era and they remain as one of the most influential bands of the twentieth century. I was lucky enough to see Joy Division play live and it is one of those gigs that will always stay clear in my memory. They were a group that changed many people’s lives and Ian Curtis was at the heart of it: a brilliant song writer with a mesmerising stage presence and haunting vocals. By exhibiting this very special guitar we can pay our tribute to one of the UK’s greatest ever groups and hopefully encourage more visitors to discover the unknown pleasure of Joy Division. ” The BME is adding the guitar to its collection and it will go on display from 14 November 2024. We will will be marking the occasion with a special evening film screening of the 2007 biopic, Control, on Thursday 28 November. During the evening event, the guitar will be available to view for all ticket holders.