Bloc Party are to be joined by another top British band as part of the Domino/Vice showcase at this year's South By South West (SXSW) festival in Texas.
The Blueskins will now join a line-up which also features Adem, Ulrich Schnauss, Death From Above 1979 and The Panthers.
The Domino/Vice showcase will take place in Austin's Blender Bar@The Ritz on March 17.
The Blueskins will warm up for the appearance by playing a handful of UK shows.
The dates are:
Newcastle The Cluney (March 1)
Hull Adelphi (2)
Leeds Cockpit (3)
York Fibbers (4)
Middlesbrough Empire (5)
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