Harry Styles Performs Orchestral Show at Meltdown Festival

Harry Styles delivered a distinctive orchestral performance at the Meltdown festival in Southbank.

Special Performance by Harry Styles

On June 16, at 32 years old, Harry Styles, known for his song “As it Was,” paused his “Together, Together” residency at Wembley Stadium. He collaborated with composer Jules Buckley and the House Gospel Choir to present songs from his solo albums. This event took place at the sold-out Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Center in the U.K.

Styles reimagined several tracks from his newest album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” alongside previous works with the orchestra. Fans received a surprise with his rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

Harry Styles Speaks on His Orchestral Experience

“Variety” reported that Styles shared his appreciation for classical and orchestral music with the audience. He stated, “It’s quite an intimidating field to step into as someone who doesn’t read music.” He expressed gratitude towards Jules Buckley, saying, “He never made me feel like I didn’t belong there in any way, and it’s been beautiful collaborating with him.”

Meltdown Festival Highlights

This performance was part of Southbank’s week-long Meltdown festival, which commenced on June 11. The festival featured a combination of free and paid performances spanning indie, jazz, electronic, and pop music. Harry Styles personally curated the festival lineup.

Styles told “Billboard,” “Music is my life; every artist involved in this year’s Meltdown festival means so much to me, both as a fan and a musician.” He further added, “It’s a true honor to host legends who have paved the way for the generations that follow them, as well as new acts that have inspired me to push my creative boundaries.”

The Meltdown festival continues at the Southbank Center until June 21. Harry Styles’ “Together, Together” Tour will last until the end of the year, with a 30-night stretch at Madison Square Garden in New York this autumn. His 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium in London extends until July 4.