Pulp and Scritti Politti to headline newly announced weekender celebrating 50 years of Rough Trade

This summer, indie icon Rough Trade takes over the Southbank Centre for a weekend-long celebration of 50 years in the business as one of Britain’s most influential independent music institutions.

As the Southbank Centre marks the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain and the building of the Royal Festival Hall, this weekend takeover (17 – 19 July) will celebrate two giants of British culture and the indelible mark they have made on the UK’s artistic ecosystem. Bringing together up and coming current artists and household names who have helped define the contemporary music scene, Rough Trade 50 will offer an unmissable insight into an institution that has played a vital part in shaping the indie music landscape since its inception. Alongside a vibrant and eclectic offering of live music, the weekend will also feature a host of cross-arts performances, a record fair, and an unmissable evening with Rough Trade Books.