Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is a prominent arts complex in London, known for hosting a diverse range of cultural events and exhibitions. It is currently newsworthy due to several recent announcements. Firstly, Danny Boyle is bringing a large-scale pop culture event, 'You Are Here', to the venue. Secondly, Harry Styles has been named as the curator for the 2025 Meltdown festival, coinciding with the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary. This follows previous curators like Little Simz, Grace Jones, and Nile Rodgers. Finally, Sally Tallant, formerly of the Liverpool Biennial and currently at the Queens Museum in New York, has been appointed as the new director of the Hayward Gallery and visual arts at the Southbank Centre, replacing Ralph Rugoff after his two-decade tenure. These developments highlight the Southbank Centre's continued significance as a leading cultural institution and its commitment to showcasing innovative and diverse artistic programming.