The experimental post-punk Brits Dry Cleaning are among the final additions to the Meltdown Festival’s lineup, which sees Grace Jones acting as the primary curator this year. The event is taking place over 9 days between the 10th and the 19th of June 2022 at the Southbank Centre in London.
Alongside Dry Cleaning, psychedelic R’n’B sensation Greentea Peng will take the stage this year, as well as other dazzling additions such as cktrl in a one-off show with the London Contemporary Orchestra, DJ Josey Rebel and Alewya (former Little Simz collaborator).
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The Southbank Centre’s Artistic Director Mark Ball said of the latest fixtures; “Alongside the fantastic artists already announced for Grace Jones’ Meltdown, we’re delighted that Grace has now put the finishing touches to her extraordinary lineup. From post-punk to psychedelia to R&B, Meltdown brings a truly eclectic lineup of talent who are both inspired by Grace Jones and are a testament to her musical curiosity and inventiveness. There really is something for everyone, reaffirming the Southbank Centre as an open and inclusive space where people from all backgrounds can come together and enjoy Grace’s incredible curation.”
These acts will come as the cherry on top for attendees of the exciting summer festival, with confirmed artists such as Grace Jones, Peaches, Skunk Anansie, Sky Ferreira, Hot Congotronics (Hot chip + Kasai Allstars) and Honey Dijon shaping up what looks like one hell of a party.
Speaking about her inspiration behind the lineup, Grace Jones stated; “In the face of adversity, there is no pandemic in the world that will stop me from curating the Meltdown festival. It is my mission to present to you many exciting and gifted artists from various sectors of the music world. Come, see and listen; experience this dazzling plethora of talent at the Southbank Centre.”
Experiencing spellbinding live music isn’t all that’s going on for this year’s festival. Free activities such as an opening event from the radio station No Signal, Island Life Reggae Soundclash, fashion events from A Night of A Thousand Graces and Africa Fashion Week London and roller skating in the aptly named “Roll Up To The Bumper Baby”. A full list of all the fun to be had is available here.
Tickets for this year’s Meltdown Festival will go on sale on Wednesday the 13th of April 2022 at 10am BST. A chance to get yours can be found here.
