Harry Styles Unveils Initial Artists for Meltdown Festival Takeover
Harry Styles has revealed the initial artists booked for his Meltdown Festival takeover. The programme runs from 11 to 21 June across multiple Southbank venues.
Curator’s vision
Styles assembled a mix of veterans and emerging acts. He described the selection as personally meaningful, both as a fan and musician.
He promised unique, one-off performances across the festival. Styles will headline the Royal Festival Hall on 16 June.
Ticketing
Filmogaz.com members can buy tickets from 9 April. General sale opens on 10 April.
Line-up highlights
- Warpaint opens the festival on 11 June at the Royal Festival Hall.
- Kamasi Washington appears twice on 14 June with two distinct sets.
- James Murphy, Jon Hopkins, and Devonté Hynes are among the headline names.
- Acts span genres from jazz and electronic to indie and experimental soul.
Past curators
The Meltdown programme has a long history. Previous curators include Little Simz, Chaka Khan, Grace Jones and David Byrne.
Other former curators include Yoko Ono, Nile Rodgers, M.I.A., David Bowie and Patti Smith.
Full programme
| Date | Artist | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June | Warpaint | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 12 June | Stephen Fretwell | Purcell Room, London |
| 12 June | Shabaka & Friends | Queen Elizabeth Hall, London |
| 12 June | Ninajirachi | Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, London |
| 13 June | Erika de Casier | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 13 June | Foushée | Queen Elizabeth Hall, London |
| 14 June | Kamasi Washington: Jazz Legends Reimagined | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 14 June | Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement Live | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 14 June | Nilüfer Yanya | Queen Elizabeth Hall, London |
| 16 June | Getdown Services | Purcell Room, London |
| 16 June | Harry Styles (headline) | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 17 June | Mulatu Astatke | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 18 June | Beverly Glenn-Copeland | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 18 June | bar italia | Queen Elizabeth Hall, London |
| 19 June | Devonté Hynes Ensemble | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 19 June | Orlando Weeks | Queen Elizabeth Hall, London |
| 20 June | Yussef Dayes | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| 20 June | Jon Hopkins with Maddie Ashman and Leo Abrahams | Queen Elizabeth Hall, London |
| 20 June | James Murphy | Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, London |
Notable mentions
The bill also features Devonté Hynes, Nilüfer Yanya, Shabaka Hutchings and Yussef Dayes. Erika de Casier and Foushée are included too.
The selection reflects Styles’ wide musical tastes. It balances established innovators and fresh voices.
Filmogaz.com will provide further updates as more artists and event details arrive. Expect additional programming announcements soon.
