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James Lavelle to Curate 2014 Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre

festival-fair · 2026-04-20

James Lavelle, known as a DJ and founder of the Mo' Wax record label, will serve as curator for the 21st Meltdown Festival in 2014. This annual arts event takes place at London's Southbank Centre. The 2014 edition coincides with Mo' Wax's 21st anniversary. Previous curators of the festival have included notable figures such as Yoko Ono, David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, and Nick Cave. Lavelle is also recognized for his work with the musical group UNKLE.

Key facts

  • James Lavelle will curate Meltdown 2014
  • Meltdown Festival is an annual arts event at Southbank Centre London
  • The 2014 festival is the 21st edition
  • Mo' Wax record label celebrates its 21st anniversary in 2014
  • Previous curators include Yoko Ono, David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, and Nick Cave
  • James Lavelle is a DJ and founder of Mo' Wax
  • James Lavelle is associated with UNKLE
  • The festival occurs in 2014

Entities

Artists

  • James Lavelle
  • Yoko Ono
  • David Bowie
  • Laurie Anderson
  • Nick Cave

Institutions

  • Southbank Centre
  • Mo' Wax

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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