Jarvis heads for Meltdown

Tickets for Jarvis Cocker's Meltdown go on sale on Thursday.

As artistic director of the eight-day event at the Royal Festival Hall, the former Pulp front man has assembled an enticing line-up of artists.

Motörhead will launch the event on Saturday 16 June with a performance of classic hits, followed by music from Canadian-born pianist Gonzales.

Iggy Pop & The Stooges will also be making a live appearance on Wednesday 20 June and the London Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music by Academy award-winning film score composer John Barry on Thursday 21 June.

Other highlights include experimental theatre from Forced Entertainment on Tuesday 19 June and a re-working of classic Disney songs by Jarvis Cocker and Hal Willner on Sunday 17 June.

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1. From 16 to 23 June. 0871 663 2500 or visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk/meltdown to book