Meltdown festival

The Meltdown festival is an annual music festival held at London's Southbank Centre. Each year, a different artist is selected to curate the event, shaping its artistic direction and lineup. In 2025, Harry Styles will curate the festival, coinciding with the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary. This is newsworthy because Styles, a prominent pop star, follows in the footsteps of notable past curators like Little Simz, Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers, and Robert Smith. Styles will also perform an intimate solo concert at the Royal Festival Hall on June 16th, amidst his larger Wembley Stadium performances. He has curated a diverse lineup of artists spanning genres including jazz, pop, indie rock, and electronic music. His involvement brings significant attention to the festival, highlighting its continued relevance as a platform for artistic expression and diverse musical talent.