I absolutely love music, so a trip to the British Music Experience seemed like the ideal day out.
Located in the Cunard Building, the museum tells the story of British music through costumes, instruments, performances and memorabilia. From the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie to The Spice Girls, Adele and X Factor, the museum charts the story of British pop from 1945 all the way up to the present day.
Some of the exhibits on display include audio-visual experiences, interactive studios and hologram performances. There are also hand-written lyrics from artists including Adele and Coldplay, along with original costumes and outfits worn by big name artists including The Spice Girls.
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I'd never visited before, so was keen to explore what the British Music Experience had to offer. Admission to the museum was £18, which I was delighted to discover is valid for 12 months - meaning you can visit as many times as you like during the year.
Upon purchasing my ticket, I was informed that the museum's themes change on a regular basis, so I was impressed to learn you can get so much for your money. Walking into the exhibits, you are instantly greeted with music from different eras.
I decided to make my way around the various exhibits in chronological order, and was impressed with the sheer amount of things to take in. Each individual exhibit has many different artefacts, including original instruments, posters and memorabilia.
Music from some of the artists you are learning about also plays whilst you walk around, meaning you can really immerse yourself as you learn more about some of the biggest names in the industry. One of the highlights was the Beatles exhibit, which included items such as a piece of The Cavern Club stage, a grey jacket worn by Ringo Staff and sheet music.
I loved getting the chance to look at some of The Spice Girls' outfits, including the iconic Union Jack dress worn by Geri. There was also an exhibit devoted to Live Aid which featured the t-shirt designed and worn by Bob Geldof during the recording of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'.
You can also see hand-written lyrics from popular songs by some much-loved artists, including Adele's 'Chasing Pavements', 'Yellow' by Coldplay and the Oasis hit, 'Don't Look Back In Anger'. If looking at so many special items wasn't enough, there are also plenty of opportunities to let your creative side out.
The Gibson Interactive Studio gives you the chance to learn and play on an incredible range of instruments that have had a significant impact on the world of pop music. You can also head to the Dance The Decades Experience, where you can learn 12 iconic dance styles spanning 12 years.
There's simply so much to take in at the British Music Experience that you could very easily spend hours there, perusing the various exhibits and having a go at the interactive elements. I also loved the fact that the admission price lasts for a whole year - making it a day out that is great value for money.
If, like myself, you love music and enjoy learning more about different genres, then this museum certainly won't disappoint. I'll definitely come back again. Find out more about the British Music Experience here.
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