May 17, 1999 17:49

TRANSATLANTIC ROCKING

[b]Matador[/b] records celebrates a decade with three day bandfests in London and New York...

Yo La Tengo, Cornelius and Sleater-Kinney are confirmed for two three day gigfests taking place in London and New York in September to celebrate 10 years of Matador records.

A Nice Weekend In London takes place at London WC2 ULU and the lineup is as follows

September 3

Sleater Kinney Cat Power Solex Unwound Khan

September 4

Special guests TBA Cornelius Arsonists Non Phixion Pole Void (DJ set)

September 5

Yo La Tengo Bardo Pond The Wisdom Of Harry Mark Eitzel Jega Mount Florida (DJ set)

A similar lineup will play A Nice Weekend In New York at the Irving Plaza on September 23, 24, 25.

Tickets are '15 for one night and '40 for all three.

Tickets go on sale for the UK shows from July 2 and are available from nme.com's 24-hour ticketline on 0870 121 0125 or click here to go to our online gig guide and ticket service.