Robert Plant, Laura Marling and Femi Kuti are among the first acts to be confirmed for this year’s Southbank Centre Meltdown festival, curated by Elbow frontman Guy Garvey.

The 10-day festival, now in its 23^rd year, runs from June 10-19 and includes a day dedicated to addressing the refugee crisis.

Refugees Welcome, on Sunday, June 19, will feature Musicians, poets and along with activities and craft workshops in a day produced in collaboration with Counterpoints Arts. The activity will ...