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The iconic singer and musician curates the 29th edition of Meltdown, the UK’s longest-running artist-curated music festival, taking place in June 2024.
Chaka Khan celebrates 50 years of a pioneering career, bringing her incredible voice and global influence to the Southbank Centre during the ten-day summer festival.
It’s impossible to categorise the irresistible charisma of Khan’s vast vocal range, which has earned her ten Grammy wins, a 2023 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and music sales and downloads in excess of 100 million.
Meltdown 2024 is set to be a festival as joyous and diverse as Khan’s catalogue, with a sensational selection of artists spanning jazz, R&B, soul and more, plus a range of club nights and free events with established and up-and-coming artists across our stages, including outside on our Riverside Terrace stage. The line-up reflects the iconic influence of Chaka Khan and the global impact of her 50-year career.
Look forward to Khan opening the festival by taking to the Royal Festival Hall stage with hits from her mighty discography, featuring instantly recognisable songs such as ‘Ain’t Nobody’ and ‘I’m Every Woman’. And if you’re in the mood for more, Khan also closes out the fortnight in concert with the Black-led, genre-defying Nu Civilisation Orchestra for the first ever live performance of 2004’s ClassiKhan.
In between her headline performances, get ready for a whole host of spectacular acts, including Emeli Sandé, Todrick Hall, Lady Blackbird, Bruce Hornsby and Incognito.
As Khan herself says, ‘We are all family’. She’s excited to create a festival that’s a community celebration for all ages, and that clearly shows from her line-up. Her nephew, singer-songwriter Tyler Max joins the Meltdown edition of futuretense, our series of free gigs featuring upcoming artists. Plus, during the closing weekend, Khan’s sister Taka Boom joins for a special performance during London Queer Soundsystem Day.
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I understand that a performance I undertook at a fundraiser organised by the FIDF 12 years ago in 2012 may have led some to misinterpret my appearance as an endorsement of the organization’s initiatives. To clarify, I do not support any actions that perpetuate violence, inequality, or human rights violations anywhere in the world. I am against war in all its forms and stand with all artists calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Music has the power to unite us, to heal, and to help us see the love in one another. It is a universal language that speaks directly to our hearts. As a musician and human being, I feel a deep responsibility to use my platform to promote peace, understanding, and unity.
