Ray Davies Artistic Director of Meltdown Festival 2011
David Bowie, Morrissey, Patti Smith, Nick Cave and Jarvis Cocker have all been in the role previously...
The event - which is now in its 18th year - takes place at the Southbank Centre in June next year.
The former Kinks man still lives in North London - and has been setting out his plans for the event:
"My wish for Meltdown 2011 is that it will be a creative celebration through the decades. A bridge between the past present and future. I am thrilled to be asked to suggest what I hope will be a diverse programme, particularly as it marks the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain."
As well as music Davies has tried his hand at acting, directing and storytelling.
Jude Kelly, Artistic Director at Southbank Centre, thinks he is the perfect choice for the festival:
"Enigmatic, provocative and literate – his razor-sharp observations on British society especially have coloured perceptions of ourselves for nearly 50 years. Ray Davies is perfectly placed to head Meltdown as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Festival of Britain next summer."
The full line- up for the event is due to be announced in early 2011.
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