A remarkable lineup of prominent artists has been announced for this year's Meltdown Festival, curated by Little Simz.
The acclaimed UK rap star, who has received multiple awards, will take the lead for this year's Meltdown Festival, overseeing an exceptional 11-day showcase of creativity. Little Simz will headline the event and will manage all performances at the Southbank Centre in London.
A stellar array of artists has been confirmed, with The Streets scheduled to perform in London on June 12th. Mike Skinner’s iconic group is set to deliver a unique performance at the Southbank Centre, showcasing their highly respected and significantly influential catalog.
Sasha Keable will take the stage at Meltdown, along with UK viral sensation Lola Young, Ghetts, Yukimi, the vocalist from Little Dragon turned solo artist, and Jon Batiste.
Little Simz is set to headline the Southbank Centre on June 22nd.
Little Simz expresses…
“My team and I are excited to prepare eleven days filled with art, music, workshops, and more. It’s a true privilege to be part of a festival that has hosted so many amazing artists. A big thank you to the Southbank Centre for having me. Meltdown 2025, in my style, is going to be incredible. I look forward to seeing you all there.”
Jane Beese, Head of Contemporary Music at the Southbank Centre, adds: “Little Simz’ preliminary selections for her Meltdown festival truly reflect the rich array of influences and inspirations in her work. With a blend of jazz, hip hop, R&B, electronic, and soul, featuring a lineup of both legendary figures and emerging talent, this marks just the beginning of what will become London’s premier festival this summer.”
Tickets will be available for members starting Wednesday (March 26th) at 10:00am, and for the general public on Friday (March 28th) at 10:00am through southbankcentre.co.uk.
The Streets: Thursday, June 12, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm
Sasha Keable: Saturday, June 14, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm
Lola Young: Tuesday, June 17, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm
Ghetts: Wednesday, June 18, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm
Yukimi: Wednesday, June 18, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm
Jon Batiste: Saturday, June 21, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm
Little Simz & Chineke! Orchestra: Sunday, June 22, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm
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A lineup of prominent artists has been officially announced for this year's Meltdown Festival, curated by Little Simz. The multi-award-winning UK rap icon will take the lead on this event.