Counting down to Little Simz’ Meltdown festival

News By James Hanley | 9 June 2025

Southbank Centre’s head of contemporary music Jane Beese has lauded “extraordinary” Meltdown 2025 curator Little Simz on the eve of the festival’s 30th edition.

Little Simz’ Meltdown is set for the London venue from 12-22 June, with the WME-represented rapper scheduled to close the event with a one-off performance with Chineke! Orchestra.

“I’ve been an admirer of hers for a long time,” Beese tells IQ. “She’s one of the most extraordinary musicians and creatives around at the moment,…

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