Archive Sessions: Meltdown

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Wed 02 Apr 2025 - Wed 18 Jun 2025

Dive into the treasure trove of Meltdown memorabilia, where you'll get to play curator and uncover the secrets behind three decades of this legendary festival. Each year, an iconic artist takes over the Southbank Centre to throw their own creative bash, and our archive is packed with gems from all those years, including Grace Jones' flamboyant outfits and some classic snaps of John Peel, not to mention memorabilia from Massive Attack's epic gigs.

Ever wondered how this one-of-a-kind festival comes together? Here's your chance to join us in the archive and dig deep into the material while crafting catalogue entries for pieces in the collection. It's all about making sure future generations can enjoy these gems too. Feel free to swing by as many sessions as you like—it's a smorgasbord of history. Pro tip: booking ahead might save you from the disappointment of missing out on diving into this fantastic project, since tickets tend to vanish like a good hoarded biscuit. We'll be sifting through 1.4 kilometres of history, from the Southbank Centre's inception in 1951 to the present, including documents, oral histories, programmes, and a host of artistic delights from the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, and Hayward Gallery.

More information at www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/archive-sessions-meltdown/#venue




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