The first batch of artists for the Portishead curated Nightmare Before Christmas have been announced.
The mighty Aphex Twin, Earth, Julian Cope, Black Mountain, Sparklehorse, Oneida and Seasick Steve are all playing the Butlin’s Minehead event.
From Portishead member Geoff Barrow’s very own Invada Label – Team Brick, Crippled Black Phoenix and Fuzz Against Junk.
As well as choosing all of the artists for the ATP event, Portishead themselves will be giving an exclusive performance.
The festival takes place from December 7-9 at Butlins Resort in Minehead. Tickets cost between £130 and £150 and are available now.
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