David Byrne is famed for his role as a cultural curator, for absorbing outre influences into his own unique songwriting.
The perfect choice as the curator for Meltdown, the singer has just introduced the full line up for this year's event.
Stretching from August 17th – 30th, stellar picks include post-punk legends Young Marble Giants, Anna Calvi, Sunn O))) David Longstreth, Matthew Herbert and more.
David Byrne, said: "I am beyond excited at how much of this has fallen into place. It’s quite eclectic and I hope there are some new discoveries for everyone – including me – in this edition of the festival.”
Watch the singer introduce the line up below.
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