The Spice Girls were a phenomenon of the 90s. For years they dominated the headlines, with sell out shows and number one hits. Each of the five ‘Spice Girls’ had a distinct style and character, from ‘Sporty Spice’ with her adidas tracksuits, to ‘Scary Spice’ with her leopard print attire. People all over the globe joined their fan club, attended their shows and idolised the girl group.
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Spiceworld The Exhibition
Liz West’s love for the Spice Girls went a step further, resulting in a collection of over 3600 individual pieces to date. From multiple copies of each album, including releases from all over the world, to Geri’s famous Union Jack boots, it’s obvious that she’s a real super-fan. After all she’s been building her collection for over half her life!
Dresses and shoes worn by the girls, signed photographs, multiple copies of Spice World (the movie), scooter helmets, pens, umbrellas, mugs and tickets from their gigs are just a few of the items on display at Leeds City Museum.
Spiceworld The Exhibition chronicles the band’s history, from their formation in 1996 and release of their first album, right through to when five became four, and the individual singer’s solo careers. Facts about the girls are scattered around the exhibition, as well as CD players playing a selection of their hits.
There's an interactive element too - as you enter the exhibition you can choose whether you’d like to be an artist or manager. As you go around the exhibition, there are a set of questions, ranging from choosing a band name, to practicing your signature. Towards the end, the new ‘artists’ are encouraged to dress up and take to the stage to stretch their vocal chords, to see whether they have what it takes to be a real pop star.
This exhibition is great for youngsters and Spice Girls fans alike. Personally, it brought back fond memories from my childhood and was a great nostalgic experience. It’s fantastic this exhibition can be on display for all to see, in Mel B’s (Scary Spice) hometown.
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