The first acts have been revealed for this year’s Meltdown Festival, curated by David Byrne.

To be held from August 17-30 at the Southbank Centre in London, acts will include Anna Calvi, Young Marble Giants, Benjamin Clementine, Estrella Morente, Sunn O))), Atomic Bomb! The Music of William Onyeabor, David Longstreth, Matthew Herbert, Petra Haden and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.

"I am beyond excited at how much of this has fallen into place. It’s quite eclectic and I hope there are some new ...