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Considering the importance of popular music in British culture the opening of the British Music Experience was long-overdue.
The interactive museum at The O2 celebrated its first anniversary last week and over 150,000 visitors have passed through its doors.
The British Music Experience hosted the latest in its series of musician masterclasses with former Stranglers' frontman Hugh Cornwell
For budding songwriters it was an excellent opportunity to quiz a man who has been in the business for 40 years and reached the very top of the tree.
He's sold millions of records and sung in some of the world's most famous opera houses but for Andrea Bocelli there's plenty more to do.
The Italian tenor has established himself as one of the world's foremost operatic talents and returns to The O2 arena in November.
American rock legends Aerosmith have confirmed they will play a date at The O2 this summer.
The veteran band, led by singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry, will play the arena on Tuesday, June 15, as part of their first European tour for three years.
He once proudly proclaimed there were no more heroes but Hugh Cornwell could find himself something of a role model for a new generation of songwriters.
The former Stranglers frontman will be at the British Music Experience at The O2 next week presenting a songwriting masterclass.
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Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, The O2 arena
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IN A NUTSHELL
Veteran guitar gods join forces for an evening of virtuoso fretboard fun, even if most of the hits are missing.
She's been tipped as one to watch so 2010 should be a big year for Florence Rawlings.
The 21-year-old from New Cross Gate released her first album, A Fool In Love, last week and its blend of well-crafted soul and smoky cover versions is proving popular. But Florence can't quite believe her album is actually in the shops.
It's a long time since Eddi Reader topped the charts but for the Scottish singer life these days really is perfect.
Best known for Fairground Attraction's 1988 number one Perfect, Eddi has been off the mainstream radar for a while but has continued to produce intelligent, rootsy music.
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Paul Carrack, The Barbican
3/5
IN A NUTSHELL
Veteran British singer serves up a skilful blend of soul, pop and rock to an appreciative audience.
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The Who - Greatest Hits
Geffen, £15
3/5
Do we really need another Greatest Hits of The Who? Only if we don't already own one.
It's been a busy year for soul singer Billy Ocean but he's already making plans for 2010 - and that includes a return visit to The O2.
The singer was back on the road for the first time in a decade and a half at the start of the year and played at the Indigo2 in February.
You may not know the face but the voice will be instantly familiar from a string of chart-toppping hits.
Paul Carrack has worked with some of the biggest names in the business in a career spanning almost 40 years, singing on huge hits for Mike and the Mechanics and Squeeze as well as enjoying a successful solo career.
Music fans can look forward to sledgehammers and umbrellas at The O2 as two major artists announced shows at the venue.
Former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel and r'n'b sensation Rihanna have both confirmed they will play the arena next year.
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Hits, Seal
Warner Brothers, £15.99
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IN A NUTSHELL
Most of the good stuff from the singer's first two albums, padded with the fluff from the rest of them. Merry Christmas, dad.
Their name is Latin for "I will please" and that's exactly what alt-rockers Placebo will be aiming to do when they arrive in North Greenwich next week.
The band, best known for hits like Nancy Boy and Pure Morning have been touring Europe to promote new album Battle For The Sun and arrive at The O2 on December 9.
Prepare to have your funnybone tickled when one of Britain's top comedians arrives at The O2.
Peter Kay brings his "Tour That Doesn't Tour Tour" to the arena on November 5, 6 and 7 next year, his first appearances at the venue and his first national tour for seven years.
Fireworks, carols, a light show - and Myleene Klass - means something for everyone at The O2's Christmas Spectacular next month.
The event, December 23, will celebrate all things festive and impresario Raymond Gubbay, who has put the show together, hopes it will help people get into the Christmas spirit.
The O2 will be alive to the sound of music when one of Britain's most loved singers makes a one-off performance at the arena.
Dame Julie Andrews, Oscar-winning singer and actress will make her first UK stage appearance in 30 years when she plays the venue on May 8.
Folk music might be a bit of a forgotten cousin in the British music scene but one of its brightest stars is heading this way for a show next month.
Singer Kate Rusby plays the Indigo2 on December 6 as part of her Christmas tour and for the Yorkshire-based artist it's a welcome return to live performance.
East London's very own Leona Lewis will make her touring debut next year and has included two dates at The O2.
The former X-Factor winner, who made her first live appearance at Hackney Empire last week, will play the arena on June 12 and 14 as part of a 10-date tour of Britain and Ireland.
