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Chicago Tribune
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
What to do in Chicago: Beyoncé, Vintage Store Day and BADBADNOTGOOD
Beyoncé: Queen Bey is here to set the record straight, as she wraps a three-night stand of the 'Cowboy Carter' tour at Soldier Field. Based on earlier reports from the tour, the three-hour spectacle is not to be missed — but then, who would expect anything less? Mayfest: The summer festival season gets underway with Lincoln Park's Mayfest. In addition to the usual music, food and fun, Mayfest will include a Spring Fine Art Mart featuring artists from across the country. BADBADNOTGOOD: Perhaps best known for their Grammy Award-winning collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Thundercat, Toronto's BADBADNOTGOOD has sold out two shows at Thalia Hall. See them perform their 'Mid Spiral' tour with Baby Rose and Tim Zawada. CHIRP Music Film Festival: Love CHIRP's vibe? This weekend, you can see it reflected on the big screen, in a half-dozen or so movies that make up the CHIRP Music Film Festival. The festival closes Sunday with Sam Jones's Wilco documentary, 'I Am Trying to Break Your Heart.' In the meantime, you can watch 'Save the Children,' a film documenting a 1972 Operation PUSH concert featuring Roberta Flack, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and more; 'Angelheaded Hipster,' a documentary about T Rex frontman Marc Bolan; and 'Lifers,' which captures a Local H show at the Metro. Chicago Humanities Festival Lincoln Park Day: Another reminder that the Chicago Humanities Festival continues to chug along, offering a thought-provoking spring lineup. On Sunday alone, you can hear from actor Leslie Odom Jr. ('Hamilton'); Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller ('Hamilton' and 'Rent'); National Book Award-winner Ibram X. Kendi on Malcolm X; New Yorker writer John Cassidy ('Capitalism and Its Critics'); poet Reginald Dwayne Betts ('Doggerel'); a conversation between cartoonist Chris Ware and writer/curator Dan Nadel about cartoonist Robert Crumb; Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson; and activists Tamika Mallory and Amanda Nguyen. 'The Antiquities': Jordan Harrison's dystopian play offers 'snapshots of the earliest days of techno-danger (such as the AOL dial-up moment) and their connection to his imagined future where humans can no longer find any purpose in their lives,' according to the Tribune review. If you prefer theater that makes you think, get to the Goodman. Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk: This weekend, homeowners in Oak Park, Elmhurst and Oak Brook offer a glimpse of private residences designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries. See how these historic structures live on as individual homes. Vintage Store Day: April brought us Record Store Day and Independent Bookstore Day. Now we get the inaugural Vintage Store Day, co-founded by two Chicago shops — Lost Girls and Rare Form. More than 100 stores across Illinois will join with 700 or so across the country to encourage vintage shopping. Reduce, recycle, reuse — right? Swing Into Summer: The forecast is looking good to get outside this weekend, so consider heading to Navy Pier to try out some sports. Coaches will be available to help you hone your skills in pickleball, wiffle ball, baseball softball or golf. The Pier Park Mini Golf Course will also host competitions. The Sugar Hole: Summer must be around the corner, because The Sugar Hole opens this weekend. Now in its second season, the Color Club's ice cream stand is one of the city's most delightful experiences. Puppets — Puddles, Moolissa or Jeremiah Carburetor — take your order. Thanks to an expanded menu, that order could now include strawberry soft serve, adult drinks or Bang Bang Pie & Biscuit hand pies. This year's opening day, May 17, will feature a parade, yoga, a puppet show and crafts.
Euronews
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
More stellar acts unveiled for Little Simz' Meltdown Festival at London's Southbank Centre
ADVERTISEMENT Each year, Meltdown chooses a different musical act to direct the festival's programme. In February , Mercury Prize-winning artist Little Simz was revealed as the curator of the 30th edition at London's Southbank Centre, which will take place from 12-22 June. Last month, we already got an impressive announcement of artists including The Streets, MOBO Award-winning London-born rapper Ghetts and multi-award winning jazz pianist Jon Batiste - best known to many as the co-composer of the Oscar-winning score for Pixar's Soul . Now, the already stacked line-up gets more names, with Grammy-nominated R&B singer Mahalia, who will play in the Royal Festival Hall on the first Friday night of the festival (13 June). Joining her on this year's ticket is queen of afrobeats and MTV EMA-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage (Saturday 14 June); hip-hop and jazz melding legends BADBADNOTGOOD; and the acclaimed Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize Award-winning James Blake (20 June). Mahalia - James Blake ZADATSTUDIO - Thibaut Grevet Scroll down for the full line-up. We're particularly excited about the inclusion of London-born saxophonist Nubya Garcia, who will play at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 19 June (if you haven't heard her most recent album, 'Odyssey', it's a must-listen), and the presence of Illinois singer-songwriter Kara Jackson, whose 2023 album 'Why Does The Earth Give Us People To Love?' was an arresting and quite simply glorious storytelling gem. Mark Ball, Artistic Director, Southbank Centre added: 'Hot on the heels of her brilliant line up for the first wave announcements, it's thrilling to see more global talent play alongside homegrown artists and to see Little Simz musical curiosity and imagination take full shape.' Jane Beese, Head of Contemporary Music, Southbank Centre said: "Little Simz' first taste of what's to come from her Meltdown hugely embodies the wealth of influences and inspirations across her work. Ranging from jazz, hip hop, R&B, electronic and soul with a line up of both renowned legends alongside the creators of the future, this is going to be London's go-to festival this summer.' Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par simz (@littlesimz) As for Little Simz herself, she commented: 'My team and I have prepared eleven days of art, music, workshops and more. So many incredible artists have curated this festival so it's a true honour to be a part of it. Thank you to the Southbank Centre for having me. Meltdown 2025 the Simz way is going to be epic. I'll see you there.' Little Simz Thibaut Grevet It's worth keeping in mind (we certainly haven't forgotten) that Little Simz will be releasing her sixth album 'Lotus' on 6 June. Her first full-length album since the superb 'No Thank You' in 2022 and her Mercury Prize-winning 2021 album 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert', 'Lotus' was originally scheduled to be released on 9 May but was delayed "due to a scheduling of shooting a movie that just came in." "Not ideal for me or you I know, trust me I've tried many ways around it but just means I can't do the film otherwise. If there was ever a time I ask for your grace and patience it is now." Patience granted – but no more delays please, we're getting antsy here! Here's the line-up for Little Simz' Meltdown: The Streets - Thursday 12 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Mahalia - Friday 13 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Tiwa Savage - Saturday 14 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Sasha Keable - Saturday 14 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm BADBADNOTGOOD - Monday 16 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Lola Young - Tuesday 17 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Kara Jackson - Tuesday 17 June, Purcell Room, 7:45pm Ghetts - Wednesday 18 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Yukimi & BINA. - Wednesday 18 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm Nubya Garcia - Thursday 19 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm MEGA & Jon Poppii - Friday 20 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm James Blake - Friday 20 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Jon Batiste - Saturday 21 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Little Simz & Chineke! Orchestra - Sunday 22 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm ADVERTISEMENT Tickets for the newly added shows will go on sale to the general public on Friday 11 April via .
The Independent
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Little Simz announces more artists for Meltdown 2025
Little Simz has added more artists to her already packed lineup for this year's Meltdown festival. Held at the Southbank Centre in London from 12 to 22 June, the event will play host to artists including British R&B star Mahalia, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, Canadian jazz/hip-hop collective BADBADNOTGOOD, and Mercury Prize -winning musician James Blake. They will join the likes of London-born saxophonist Nubya Garcia, contemporary soul artist MEGA, and singer-songwriter Kara Jackson. British rapper Simz, born Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, had previously announced that grime legend Ghetts, Grammy-winning American musician Jon Batiste, The Streets, Little Dragon vocalist Yukumi, and 'Messy' star Lola Young would appear on the lineup. She is the latest in a long line of esteemed curators that include The Cure's Robert Smith, Nick Cave, David Bowie, Patti Smith, Grace Jones and Elvis Costello. Little Simz said: 'My team and I have prepared eleven days of art, music, workshops and more. So many incredible artists have curated this festival so it's a true honour to be a part of it. Thank you to the Southbank Centre for having me. 'Meltdown 2025 the Simz way is going to be epic. I'll see you there.' Born in north London, Simz is regarded as one of the most gifted rappers of her generation, attracting early praise with albums such as 2016's Stillness in Wonderland and 2019's Grey Area. In 2021, she received national acclaim for her fourth album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, which charted at No 4 in the UK and won the Mercury Prize the following year. Her most recent album, No Thank You, was surprise-released in December 2022 through the independent label, Forever Living Originals, while her latest EP, Drop 7, came out in February last year. She recently announced that her new record, Lotus, will be released on 6 June. Jane Beese, head of contemporary music for the Southbank Centre, said: 'Little Simz's first taste of what's to come from her Meltdown hugely embodies the wealth of influences and inspirations across her work. 'Ranging from jazz, hip hop, R&B, electronic and soul with a line up of both renowned legends alongside the creators of the future, this is going to be London's go-to festival this summer.' Mark Ball, artistic director at the Southbank Centre, added: 'Hot on the heels of her brilliant line up for the first wave announcements, it's thrilling to see more global talent play alongside homegrown artists and to see Little Simz's musical curiosity and imagination take full shape.'
