Meltdown 2003: Lee Scratch Perry to Curate

Perry is the eleventh artist who has accepted the invitation to curate Meltdown since its inception in 1993.

Each year Meltdown offers a guest director the chance to produce his or her own fantasy festival, with previous artists who have put it together including David Bowie, Scott Walker and John Peel.

In a statement, Lee 'Scratch' Perry said: "Hello folks, lovely peoples of 2003. I am looking far-word to this festivity. We will celebrate with the music-makers from all over the world. Melting down sweet songs and evil beats. Love from the Open Door."

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