The National confirmed as ATP curators
18 January 2012, 14:05
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Last week’s rumours have been confirmed: The National are set to curate ATP’s Nightmare Before Christmas this December. The Cincinnati quintet will headline the event and have already chosen the following bands to join the bill:
Kronos Quartet
The Antlers
Owen Pallett
Boris
Tim Hecker
Sharon Van Etten
My Brightest Diamond
Wye Oak
Lower Dens
Megafaun
Suuns
Dark Dark Dark
Buke and Gase
The total line up will feature 40 live acts, DJs, a cinema and a book club all curated by The National. Taking place from 7-9 December, tickets for the festival will go on sale at 2pm on Friday 20 January.
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