Matt Groening To Curate ATP

Simpsons creator Matt Groening is set to curate a very special instalment of All Tomorrow's Parties next year.

Founded a decade ago, All Tomorrow's Parties shows no signs of slowing down. This year the festival has passed over the keys to artists such as The Breeders to organise some very special events.

With a special 10th anniversary event planned for this Christmas, All Tomorrow's Parties has now confirmed plans to kick start its new decade.

American alt rock dons Pavement are due to reform and curate a very special Butlins weekender next year. The band last performed in Britain in 1999, with Pavement splitting shortly after.

Returning to Britain for a special re-union show, Pavement will bring along a host of friends, inspirations and other guest stars for a weekend of fun and adventure.

Now in a special coup All Tomorrow's Parties have unveiled Simpsons creator Matt Groening as the curator of a new event in May. Taking place between May 7th - 9th the cartoon legend will help organise the festival.

Famed for his interest in left field music, Groening was the brains behind 'Homerpalooza' - possibly The Simpsons finest half hour. Featuring guest appearances from Cypress Hill, Smashing Pumpkins and Peter Frampton the episode was so goddam cool that Sonic Youth recorded the theme tune.

Matt Groening has worked with ATP before, helping to organise an amazing 2003 festival at The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California.

Tickets for the forthcoming Matt Groening / ATP event are set to go on sale from October 16th.