Patti Smith and Band of Horses are amongst the new additions to the forward thinking ATP Vs The Fans festival this spring, Sound Generator can report.
The seminal punk poet, now in her 60?s, will join a raft of bands already confirmed, including Modest Mouse, Echo and the Bunnymen and Apples In Stereo. Canadian post rockers Explosions in the Sky have also been confirmed this week.
Line-up
Confirmed
? Akron Family
? Apples In Stereo
? Band of Horses
? Brightblack Morning Light
? Built To Spill
? Death Vessel
? Do Make Say Think
? Echo and the Bunnymen
? Micah P. Hinson
? Modest Mouse
? Shellac
? Sparklehorse
? The Books
? The Notwist
? Youth Movie Soundtrack Strategies
? Edan + MC Dagna
? Grizzly Bear
? Band Of Horses
? Patti Smith
? Explosions In The Sky
ATP organizers have also revealed an updated 'leaderboard' of the current top ten artists being lined up to play (or at least approached). They are:
1 Postal Service
2 Les Savy Fav
3 Battles
4 Wilco
5 Yo La Tengo
6 Wolf Parade
7 Lcd Soundsystem
8 Lightning Bolt
9 Yeah Yeah Yeahs
10 Hot Chip
The event will take place on May 18th - 20th at Butlins Holiday Resort, Minehead.
Tickets are on sale now, which allows the purchaser a vote, priced at £120 for Room Only accommodation and £140 for Self Catering accommodation both of which include free electricity.
Room Only accommodation is available in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 berths and offers either double, single or bunk beds with private bathroom and TV, but no kitchen facilities or lounge, more like a hotel room. (£120 + booking fee per ticket)
Self Catering accommodation is available in 4, 6 or 7 berths and offers private bathroom, full kitchen facilities and separate lounge area with TV. (£140 + booking fee per ticket)
