ATP Unveil Names For Matt Groening Bash

The first names have been unveiled for the upcoming Matt Groening instalment of All Tomorrow's Parties.

Set to celebrate its tenth anniversary next month, All Tomorrow's Parties is now an institution. Hosting regular events around the world its home is still in Minehead, where the chalets will resonate to a host of acts next year.

As you may well know, reformed American alt rockers Pavement are set to curate an event next year. However the band are set to be followed by one of the most important figures in modern entertainment - Simpsons inventor Matt Groening.

Sure, he might be best known for dreaming up the adventures of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and little Maggie but Matt Groening is a committed music fan. Previously, The Simpsons have played host to appearances from U2, Coldplay, Smashing Pumpkins and the remaining members of The Beatles.

Now Matt Groening is set to curate an event in Minehead next year. The animator has previously worked with ATP to host an American event, but now intends to get the party started in the Butlins chalets.

The first names for May's festival have been confirmed already, with Japanese noise merchants Boredoms set to play a very special nine drummer set. Re-creating early classic 'Boadrum' the band will be joined by a varied cast.

Post-punk cult heroes The Raincoats are set to play, alongside fellow primordial riot grrl Viv Albertine - formerly of The Slits.

Also confirmed for the bill are Toumani Diabate, Anni Rossi and many more. Tickets for this event are available now, but fans should beware - briefs are running out at a fast rate.

Matt Groening's ATP event is set to take place between May 7th - 9th.