Harry Styles Performs 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' Cover at Meltdown Festival
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Summary
Harry Styles delivered what is being called the greatest performance of his solo career during a special one-off show at the Meltdown Festival he is curating for 2026. Performing a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' with the Jules Buckley Orchestra at Wembley Stadium, the former One Direction star showcased a typically eclectic lineup featuring artists like Kamasi Washington and Getdown Services.
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· 3 pulledWe're calling it: Harry Styles just delivered the single greatest moment of his solo career.
It's a typically eclectic lineup compiled by the former 1D man, featuring everything from jazz stalwart Kamasi Washington to brilliant rabble rousers Getdown Services.
But when the dust has settled on Meltdown, all eyes will turn toward this...
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