Meltdown 2010: Richard Thompson on curating this year's event

Folk legend Richard Thompson reflects on his line-up for Britain's most eclectic summer festival"It's a lovely thing," says Richard Thompson. "Who wouldn't relish an opportunity like this? It's an opportunity for me to show off some of my favourite artists, and a chance to discover some new things myself."The 61-year-old folk-rock legend is talking about taking charge of the Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre in London next month. Amid the sheer wealth of summer festivals, it's increasing...

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