Incognito: 45th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday 19 June 2024

Wed 19 Jun 2024, 19:30 - Southbank Centre, London
Celebrating their 45th anniversary, the acid-jazz, funk and soul collective bring their infectious grooves to life, with music from their latest album, Into You .
Read, watch and listen more The legendary journey of Incognito spans 45 years of exploration and musical mastery, blending jazz, funk, and soul.
Founded by Jean-Paul 'Bluey’ Maunick and Paul Williams in 1979 as the UK’s first mus

Thursday 20 June 2024:
Judi Jackson Thursday 20 June 2024

Thu 20 Jun 2024, 19:30 - Southbank Centre, London
With a voice that demands to be heard live, the rising-star jazz vocalist takes to the stage to spread love at this year´s Meltdown .
Read, watch and listen more After winning vocalist of the year at the 2020 Jazz FM awards, Judi Jackson has continued to put her world-class talent in the spotlight, releasing her full-length debut album Grace in 2023.
Jackson grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, p
Reuben James Thursday 20 June 2024

Thu 20 Jun 2024, 19:00 - Southbank Centre, London
Rising star British singer, songwriter and pianist Reuben James takes to the floor for an evening of soul and jazz numbers.
Read, watch and listen more James is a magnetic presence in the music scene, drawing in collaborations with the likes of Stormz, Sam Smith, Herbie Hancock, Lang Lang, Marcus Mumford and Disclosure amongst many others.
Between his collaborations and influences from Fra
futuretense: Meltdown Special Thursday 20 June 2024

Thu 20 Jun 2024, 17:40 - Southbank Centre, London
Soulful melodies and R&B rhythms set the scene in this Meltdown edition of our free gig series

Friday 21 June 2024:
Through the Fire with Sisters in Dub Friday 21 June 2024

Fri 21 Jun 2024, 17:00 - Southbank Centre, London
carnival sound.
One of the Southbank Centre’s Creative Learning Partners, Kinetika Bloco engages young
Balimaya Project Friday 21 June 2024

Fri 21 Jun 2024, 19:30 - Southbank Centre, London
Born from the fusion of West African rhythms and the vibrant sounds of London, feel the beat of the Balimaya Project in this multi-genre concert.
Read, watch and listen more Born to a Nigerian mother and a Senegalese father, Yahael Camara Onono grew up surrounded by the rhythms of the diaspora, while also absorbing the multi-genre lingua franca of London’s hybrid music scenes, developing what
Queer Bruk & Friends Friday 21 June 2024

Fri 21 Jun 2024, 22:00 - Southbank Centre, London
The club night brings its signature blend of culture, music, and creativity to the dance floor, with a queer after-party that’s sure to go down in history.
Read, watch and listen more Queer Bruk is an inclusive platform and club night that aims to bridge the gap between Afro-Caribbean music and queer nightlife, creating safe spaces for Black and Brown people to enjoy music.
This event sees

Saturday 22 June 2024:
Big Joanie Saturday 22 June 2024

Sat 22 Jun 2024, 19:00 - Southbank Centre, London
Southbank Centre was for a sold-out performance at Grace Jones’s Meltdown festival in 2022.
Not ones to
Morcheeba Saturday 22 June 2024

Sat 22 Jun 2024, 19:30 - Southbank Centre, London
Genre-mashing Morcheeba take on Meltdown with the band’s signature fusion of downbeat, chill, electro-pop and soul music.
Read, watch and listen more Morcheeba’s global reach is impressive, taking them to every corner of the world. Their signature chilled electronic/organic sound has been border-hopping ever since the London-based band emerged as a household name.
Showcasing songs from th

Sunday 23 June 2024:
Chaka Khan & Nu Civilisation Orchestra: ClassiKhan Sunday 23 June 2024

Sun 23 Jun 2024, 19:30 - Southbank Centre, London
Live with an orchestra for the first time, Chaka Khan presents the 20th anniversary of her album ClassiKhan for the closing night of Meltdown 2024.
Read, watch and listen more For the finale of this year’s Meltdown festival, Khan celebrates 50 years of a pioneering career, bringing her incredible voice and global influence to this concert alongside the uncategorisable Nu Civilisation Orchestra






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