Following on from the success of December 2008's Mike Patton-curated festive ATP, My Bloody Valentine have been announced as this year's 'Nightmare Before Christmas' curators. Already booked for the event are the band themselves, Sonic Youth and legendary space-jazzers the Sun Ra Arkestra.
The event takes place at Butlins, Minehead, where gig-goers can forget about tents and enjoy such festival luxuries as chalet accommodation, running hot water, gigs under cover, crazy golf and two penny slot machines... not to mention a music quiz Mastermind would be proud of.
All Tomorrow's Parties - Nightmare Before Christmas 2009
Acts confirmed so far are:
- My Bloody Valentine (curators)
- Sonic Youth
- De La Soul
- EPMD
- Sun Ra Arkestra
- The Horrors
Tickets for the event go on sale from Friday April 17 at 9:00am. Early bird rates are priced at £130 room only, £140 self-catering (Normal rate £150 room only, £160 self-catering).
Check back for more acts as they are added in the coming weeks.
3:09 PM | 15/04/2009
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