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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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Jackson is commemorated at the venue where he was to make his return to the stage and for fans it will be the closest they can now hope to get to the King of Pop.
Michael Jackson: The Exhibition opens at The O2 Bubble on Wednesday, featuring over 250 artefacts from Jackson's life and career.
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Spandau Ballet, The O2
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It's like 1984 all over again, as the ladies flock to relive their school disco days with the reformed purveyors of smooth 80s pop/soul.
Katherine Jenkins heads back to The O2 next year and it's fair to say she's excited about it.
The Welsh mezzo-soprano brings her first solo tour to the arena on March 13, coming back to the venue she played last year with ballerina Darcy Bussel in the Viva La Diva show.
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Cliff Richard and The Shadows, The O2
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The Dorian Gray of Pop and his summer holiday sidekicks celebrate 50 years in the business in front of an adoring audience of 60-somethings.
Imelda May might be a name unfamiliar to many people but to the likes of Van Morrison and Jeff Beck she is one of the best in the business.
The Irish singer will be performing alongside guitar legend Beck at a gig at the Indigo2 on September 21. She spoke to The Wharf about her excitement about the show.
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U2 live at Wembley Stadium
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Have U2 lost their edge as the veteran Irish band go through the motions on their latest world tour.
Many people fantasise about what it might be like to live the celebrity lifestyle but for one man it has become a reality.
As you can tell from the picture Anthony Whitehead bears more than a passing resemblance to pop superstar Justin Timberlake, and has carved out a career for himself as a professional lookalike as, er, Justin Timberlike.
Hopefuls queued in their thousands for X-Factor auditions at the O2 this week.
DJ Chicken, a pair of brides and a threesome dressed as The Supremes were amongst the wannabes wanting to make it big in this year's competition.
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