Go back to the roots of jazz at an afternoon, open-air bebop renaissance with youth collectives from south London and beyond.
In a free open-air performance, we’re taking it back to where it all began for this year’s Meltdown curator, Nile Rodgers – jazz.
Brixton
Saturday 31 May - Sunday 1 June
Please join us for an inspiring showcase of carefully selected black businesses in May/June 2025. This is an…
Lambeth
Wednesday 4 June
Come along to listen to a selection of curated poetry and music on records, and to hear from…
Lambeth
Thursday 5 June
Jazz icon Wynton Marsalis’ update of Stravinsky’s uncanny tale, L’Histoire du soldat (The Soldier’s Tale), is a modern parable of…
Lambeth
Friday 6 June
Take the rare opportunity to see the legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter as he shares some of the most…
Lambeth
Friday 13 June
Fun, carefree and a little dangerous, the singer-songwriter channels her signature ‘luvergirl’ energy into self-assured and simmering music….
Lambeth
Saturday 14 June
The ‘Queen of Afrobeats’ puts her stamp on Meltdown with her signature blend of soul, R&B and hip-hop. Savage…
Lambeth
Tuesday 17 June
The singer wields her voice like a honey-coated blade, crafting a blend of emotional folk music and poetic…
Lambeth
Wednesday 18 June
Hear the east London artist’s signature combination of razor-sharp, crystal-clear rhymes with smart humour and creative, intelligent wordplay….