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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 If you’re ready to join our volunteer team and be part of an exciting journey through British music, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the form below. Together, we can continue to inspire and celebrate the power of music. 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

Opportunities to work at the BME, on either a contracted or volunteer basis Opportunities The British Music Experience is the UK’s Museum of Popular Music – a place where visitors relive the moments that helped put UK music on the map. Boasting an unrivalled collection of stage outfits, objects and instruments, the museum charts the beginnings, rise and influence of British pop from 1945 to the present day. The Museum includes galleries, learning zones, audio visual experiences, an interactive instrument studio, a dance area and a live music venue. The Learning and Public Programmes, together with our temporary exhibitions further enrich the visitor experience through a range of events; from educational workshops for school children, to master classes and gigs hosted by industry experts. Finally, there is a gift shop filled with the best of music heritage merch and a café, open to the general public, overlooking the Mersey. Find out more about our latest opportunities. There are no current job vacancies. Please keep an eye on our socials for any new opportunities. Volunteers As a volunteer at the BME, you'll get the chance to: Gain behind-the-scenes experience, meet other music enthusiasts, help visitors discover the stories of iconic artists and their influence on music history and be a part of preserving British music culture. Head over to our Volunteer page for more information. More Information .

Discover the Ultimate History of British Rock & Pop. The BME is the UK's Museum of Popular Music located in Liverpool. Museum Events & Temporary Exhibitions Gift the History of Rock and Pop Buy a gift voucher 23 April 2025 The BME Quiz monthly in the Star Café & Bar Every Sunday The Sunday Album Playback in the Star Café & Bar 7 February 2024 - 1 June 2025 Girl Power! Spice Girls at 30 included with a ll general entry tickets 10 May 2025 Dylan in Britain Talk in the Discovery Zone All Dates Browse our archive of past events and temporary exhibitions From 14 November 2024 Ian Curtis' Vox Phantom VI Special guitar new display 2 June 2025 An Evening with Ginger Alden Elvis' last love and fiancée in conversation Subscribe to our newsletter Subscribe You have subscribed Social Stream

Ticket Prices, Opening Times, Directions and More. Plan Your Visit ADMISSION PRICES Book Online & Save No advance booking fee. Each general entry ticket to the BME is valid for 12 months. You can return as many times as you like during regular operating hours. ID is required on each return visit. Gift Aid: The BME will receive 25p for every £1 of your ticket purchase if you are a UK taxpayer and agree to gift aid your ticket. We use these funds to support the Museum and continue growing our collection. Download your declaration and return it to us when you arrive or we will supply you with a declaration on arrival. Thank you for your support. OPENING TIMES From April to August, we're open every day from 10am. In September, we're open Wednesday to Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). Last entry is at 4.15pm. Recommended visit time is 90 minutes. Our Star Café & Bar closes 4.30pm. More Info. F or full details, click book now at the top of the page and scroll through the calendar. PLANNED CLOSURES From time to time the Museum has a planned closure for a private hire or install. Always check the website before travelling and book in advance to avoid disappointment. We are closed on 2, 3 and 4 June for an exhibition install. Discover the history of British Rock and Pop with your smartphone. Download the free Smartify app and hear about how popular music not only reflected the society in which it was made but also helped to shape it, from 1945 to the present day. It’s a journey that takes in Rock & Roll, Mod, Glam, Punk, Heavy Metal, New Romantics, Boybands, Girl Bands, Indie Bands, Dance and more! The audio tour will tell you more about the subject of each gallery and give you the opportunity to learn more about some of the items on display. To use Smartify in the Galleries, scan the QR code at the start of your journey and follow the tour around the museum. Please bring your own headphones to get the best experience. AUDIO TOUR ACCESSIBILTY We aim to ensure all of our visitors' access requirements are fully met. Click through to accessibility for more information. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements. GROUP VISITS The British Music Experience is an ideal day out for groups of all ages. Groups of 10+ adults receive discounted entry. For coach parking, please see Getting Here below. For all group, school and travel trade enquiries, contact info@britishmusicexperience.com GETTING HERE How to Find Us The British Music Experience is based in the Cunard Building, Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront. The main entrance is located on Canada Boulevard, on the river side of the building, opposite the Mersey Ferry terminal. For visitors with special mobility requirements, we have an accessible entrance at the side of the building on Brunswick Street. Please ask staff at our main entrance and they will be happy to assist. Public Transport Multiple train providers have services to Liverpool Lime Street including Avanti, London Midland, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail and London Northwestern Railway. Merseyrail's James Street and Moorfields stations are the nearest stations. All buses into Liverpool drop-off at the Liverpool ONE bus station adjacent to the Albert Dock on the Liverpool Waterfront. Boat The Cunard Building is directly opposite the Mersey Ferry terminal. Road Follow signs to the Waterfront, Albert Dock and Mersey Ferries. Access to the Cunard Building is via Brunswick Street only. There is limited on-street metered parking (£6 for up to four hours) along both sides and at the front of the building. There are six disabled bays on Brunswick Street and one on Water Street. There are a range of car parks across the Waterfront. For more information on car parking click here . Why not use Q-Park and receive 10% discount on all parking products! When pre-booking your car parking, just quote LIVBME. Click here to book. Coach Parking A short-stay coach drop-off point is available for pre-booked groups outside our main entrance on Canada Boulevard. Longer stay coach parking is available across Liverpool and there is a dedicated coach park at Kings Dock. For more information on coach parking in Liverpool, please refer to the Liverpool Groups Guide . Do I have to book in advance? Advance booking will give you an automatic online discount and guarantee entry at your desired time. You may book online up to half an hour before your desired entry time. We operate to time-slots every 15 minutes. Please arrive promptly for your time-slot. You can also buy tickets at the museum if you prefer. Can I book a carer ticket in advance? One complimentary carer’s ticket is available for each eligible visitor. The carer's ticket does not need to be booked in advance. On arrival at the museum, please make yourself known along with the person you are caring for. Show the purchased ticket and either your carer's ID or your companion's proof of disability, and you will be issued your complimentary carer's ticket. We will guarantee entry for 1 carer per eligible visitor. What time is last entry? Last entry is at 4pm. Can I buy a gift voucher for the museum? Yes we sell gift vouchers both online and in the museum. Vouchers can be used across the museum, so can be used to purchase general entry or event tickets and can also be used in the Star Café Bar and Merch Store. You can choose the amount you wish to spend and personalise your message. How long is the exhibition on for? The British Music Experience is a permanent national attraction. We are delighted to be based in Liverpool, a UNESCO City of Music. Do you have a gift shop and café? Yes, both our Merch Store and Star Café are located off our main entrance foyer and are open to the general public. You do not need a museum ticket to use them. Do you have audio guides? You can discover the history of British Rock and Pop with your smartphone. Just download the free Smartify app and you can listen to our audio tour. To use Smartify in the Galleries, scan the QR code at the start of your journey and follow the tour around the museum. Please bring your own headphones to get the best experience. YOUR SAFE EXPERIENCE The British Music Experience is fortunate in having large airy galleries with a natural one-way visitor journey. However, certain precautions will be taken and we have prepared some visitor safety guidelines you will need to know before visiting.

Marking the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan's first UK tour in 1965 Dylan in Britain Talk in the Discovery Zone Saturday 10 May, 2pm To mark the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan's first UK tour in May 1965 - which included a show here in Liverpool at the Odeon Theatre - the See You Down The Front podcast has joined with Dylan expert Chris Hockenhull for an illustrated talk to discuss the legendary singer's early visits to the UK and their impact. Bob Dylan's visits, tours and one-off gigs in Britain in the 1960s and 70s contained some important and widely discussed moments in his career including the infamous 'Judas' heckle that greeted his move away from acoustic music, his headlining slot at the Isle of Wight festival and his return to Europe after almost a decade for a run of Earl's Court shows as well as the huge outdoor `Picnic' gig at Blackbushe Aerodrome in front of a reputed 200,000 people. Plus there will be the story of how, for a BBC TV show, Chris re-created Dylan's celebrated photograph surrounded by local children in Dublin Street, Liverpool, from 1966, bringing back many of those who had appeared in the original shot four decades later. Entry is free and the talk will take place at 2pm in the museum's Discovery Zone.

The Reverend Max Ripple Touching the Cloth 15 December, 8.00pm Released from the constraints of his musical collaborators the good Reverend turns Deaf School on it's head. With special Guests. "An evening of joyous piety, erudition and flatulent bumbling from a man who is cheerfully unworldly. While one critic has described his sermons as 'a delightful satire set to cheesy music' the good reverend insists that he is simply channelling the lost art of 'ring-toss'. Uniquely funny." Cafe bar open from 7.30pm. All tickets sold through Skiddle https://skiddle.com/e/36709938 Please note, museum galleries are closed during evening events

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.

An exclusive event to make the publication of Dave Haslam's new short format book, Not All Roses: The Life & Times of Stephen Cresser. Dave Haslam and Cressa In Conversation Saturday 4 June, 7.30pm Join us for an exclusive event to mark the publication of Dave Haslam’s new short format book ‘Not All Roses; The Life & Times of Stephen Cresser’, a profoundly moving insight into the world of music and the depths of addiction. In the 1980s, Cressa was hailed in i-D as 'the face of Manchester', he went on the road with Happy Mondays, and was onstage with the Stone Roses at their big shows and their first TV appearance. In the mid 1990s he co-founded a band called Bad Man Wagon, became close friends with both Damien Hirst and Joe Strummer but then disappeared from view. What happened next? He became addicted to heroin, and homeless… Dave Haslam’s new short format book ‘Not All Roses; The Life & Times of Stephen Cresser’ tells his story, a profoundly moving insight into the world of music and the depths of addiction. To mark the publication of the book, Dave and Cressa will be in conversation with guest interviewer Peter Hooton (The Farm). The show will be followed by a book signing session. Tickets £8 Please note, our museum galleries are closed during events.

Microdot:The 90s at the British Music Experience Microdot - The 90's June 14 - Aug 31 2019 Microdot – The ‘90s A Temporary Exhibition celebrating works for Oasis, The Verve, Suede and many more. In 1990 Brian Cannon, an unknown graphic designer not long out of college, established the fledgling creative agency Microdot. Four years later, through sheer determination, a catalogue of errors and a maverick way of working Microdot had become the most sought-after music related artwork team in the world. From humble beginnings in a Lancashire bedroom studio the accreditation ‘Sleeve design by Microdot’ now adorns over 75 million records worldwide. Microdot – The ‘90s showcases the halcyon years when the team’s creative output was at its zenith – featuring works for clients such as Oasis, The Verve, Suede, Cast, Ash, Super Furry Animals and many more. The exhibition will feature the Gibson Flying ‘V’ guitar played by Noel for Oasis’ video ‘D’You Know What I Mean’ along with unseen out-takes, work-in-progress sketches and original props used on the Oasis sleeves. Launch night event, Thursday 13th June. The opening night will consist of a private view of the Microdot – The ‘90s Exhibition (attendees will also be able to browse the incredible BME collection too), Microdot founder Brian Cannon will deliver a talk accompanied by key images from the ‘90s artwork. He will also be joined by Brian Garcia, owner of the world’s biggest Oasis memorabilia collection who is flying in specially from Texas for a Q&A. Microdot – The ‘90s will run at the British Music Experience from June 14 –August 31 2019. The temporary exhibition is included with standard ticketed entry to the British Music Experience. There will be a number of Microdot prints, including a limited-edition print designed exclusively to accompany the exhibition, for sale in the BME Merch Store.

Celebrating the life and music of John McGeoch Celebrating the Life and Music of John McGeoch Tuesday 3 May, 7.30pm Join us for a very special night celebrating the life and music of John McGeoch. The BME is delighted to welcome author Rory Sullivan-Burke on the publication of 'The Light Pours Out Of Me - the authorised biography of John McGeoch'. McGeoch was the guitarist of the post-punk era. Blazing a trail with some of Britain’s biggest bands and most revered artists – Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Armoury Show and Public Image Ltd. – John refined playing the electric guitar and left an undeniable and indelible mark on music. “John played everything in the service of the song. His feel, and the sound of his guitar, is just so fluid and musical” – Jonny Greenwood / Radiohead 'The Light Pours Out of Me' examines John’s life and legacy, drawing on original interviews with the likes of Siouxsie Sioux, Howard Devoto, Johnny Marr, Billy Idol, John Frusciante, Keith Levene, Jonny Greenwood, Nick Launay, Ed O’Brien, Peter Hook and many others. "The work that we made together was stunning. Just stunning” – Siouxsie Sioux / Siouxsie & The Banshees Illustrated with unseen photographs, this moving biography – authorised by the family – celebrates the remarkable guitarist who helped provide the soundtrack to a generation. John's guitar lines have had a deeply profound impact on many of us and the British Music Experience is honoured to be able to help bring this story into the world. “An absorbing account of the late post-punk guitarist. This is a labour of love, befitting a much-loved man” – Classic Rock RORY SULLIVAN-BURKE will be joined by MALCOLM GARRETT (designer of Magazine record sleeves and ex-flatmate, who introduced John to Howard Devoto in 1977) and DAVE FORMULA (John's ex-bandmate in both Magazine & Visage) for a very special onstage discussion chaired by RONNIE GURR. ‘The Light Pours Out Of Me’ is published by Omnibus Press on 28 April. Copies will be available on the night for signing. All tickets are £10 and can be purchased from: https://bit.ly/3roH9lQ Please note, our museum galleries are closed during events.

Sam Ryder's Iconic Space Man jumpsuit on display at the British Music Experience Sam Ryder's Space Man Jumpsuit On Display at BME Harking back to some of the stage outfits of the likes of Ziggy Stardust, Freddie Mercury and Elton John, Sam Ryder’s black denim jumpsuit is encrusted with jewelled glass crystals, beads, pearls and embroidered symbolism. Luke Day was the stylist behind the monochrome jumpsuit which is heavy with symbols of the sun, moon, planets and stars. Inspiration was taken from heritage greats such as Bowie and Elvis as well as Sam’s love of astronomy and astrology. Without being gimmicky there is also a trace of the Union Jack in the design. Day enlisted the help of illustrator Joseph Larkowsky to get his and Ryder’s vision onto paper, while embroiderer Jenny King worked tirelessly to embellish the suit. And it shows. It shows how much Sam cared about representing the UK at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest. Sam Ryder won the hearts and minds of Eurovision and remains a favourite with fans being hailed as authentic with an incredible voice. Ryder has quickly become a national treasure. Describing the outfit Sam Ryder commented, “This jumpsuit was worn at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin during our performance of Space Man. For me, it tells the story of a turning point in the competition for the UK and in my personal journey with music. The suit itself took over 210 hours of work and over 15,000 beads and gems to create (around the same number of hours I spent practising the high notes in the song!) The process of writing Space Man with dear friends, the journey we went on as a team and the positive reception and result we received all culminated in a moment shared in this suit, and I couldn’t be more grateful it’s going on public display for Liverpool and fans a round the world to enjoy. ” Sam’s stylist, Luke Day commented, “Once I'd heard the song, I knew I wanted to be involved. I met Sam at the end of March and I'd seen his Eurovision rehearsal performance and knew that if we got the outfit right, this could be a real moment. A lot of the concept inspiration came from Britain's musical heritage; Ziggy Stardust, Freddie Mercury, Elton John. We wanted it to have a galactic, ‘space man’ feel, without it being too literal but to reflect his love of astronomy and astrology. Another inspiration was the Union Jack flag coat that David Bowie wore in the Nineties, which was designed by Alexander McQueen. The large cross design on Sam's body is taken from that piece. I enlisted the help of illustrator Joseph Larkowsky to get his and Ryder's vision onto paper, while embroiderer Jenny King worked for over 200 hours to hand embellish the suit with more than 15,000 pearls, beads and gems with sun, moon and star motifs. ”

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.