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first events for Meltdownacts include Yoko Ono, Sinead O'Connor, Flea & John Frusciante, and moreFriday 29th April 2005 The first events have been confirmed for this year's Meltdown - which this year is curated by Patti Smith. The events take place at London's Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall. Each year MELTDOWN offers a guest director the chance to produce his or her own fantasy festival, mixing artists and art forms, reflecting their own personal passions and interests. Friday 17th June (Queen Elizabeth Hall): Yoko Ono Friday 17th June (Royal Festival Hall): Rachid Taha with special guest Patti Smith Saturday 18th June (Royal Festival Hall): Songs of Innocence - Protest songs and Lullabies feat. Patti Smith, Sinead O'Connor, Beth Orton, Kristin Hersh Sunday 19th June (Royal Festival Hall): Steve Earle & Patti Smith Wednesday 22nd June (Queen Elizabeth Hall): The Coral Sea feat. Patti Smith & Kevin Shields Thursday 23rd June (Royal Festival Hall): Stand Bravely Brothers - A homage to Bertolt Brecht feat Patti Smith, Marc Almond, Neil Finn, Antony & the Johnsons, Dresden Dolls, London Sinfonietta Friday 24th June (Queen Elizabeth Hall): Antony & The Johnsons Saturday 25th June (Royal Festival Hall): Patti Smith performs Horses with special guest John Cale Sunday 26th June (Royal Festival Hall): Songs of Experience - the work of Jimi Hendrix and the music that inspired him feat Patti Smith, Jeff Beck, Flea & John Frusciante and many more. There's also an exhibition of Patti Smith's photos, and more events still to be announced. Tickets are on sale from 9am on Thursday 5th May. published: 09:40 (GMT)
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