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Radio London,14 May 2026,14 mins
Reliving London's 'wildest year' 1996 at the Barbican
London UncoveredAvailable for over a year
There an exhibition on at the Barbican Music Library called 鈥�1996: 30 Years On鈥� 鈥� the wildest year of Britain鈥檚 wildest decade". The exhibition explores a landmark year in UK culture through music, fashion, sport and politics; the free show features items from acts like Oasis and Spice Girls, alongside figures such as Jarvis Cocker and Paul Oakenfold, capturing the height of 鈥楥ool Britannia鈥� when Britpop, club culture and major cultural moments 鈥� from Trainspotting to UEFA Euro 1996 鈥� defined the era. Image: David Bowie receives a Brit Award from Tony Blair at Earl's Court Exhibition Centre. Credit: Getty Images
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