The Necks, Annette Peacock, Anthony Braxton and Thundercat have been announced as artists appearing at Big Ears 2020. Hundreds of concerts, films and literary events are promised for the Tennessee event that’s now over a decade old.

Also taking part will be Devendra Banhart, Peter Brötzmann, Andrew Cyrille, Joe Henry, Kronos Quartet, Meredith Monk & Bang On A Can All-Stars, Jason Moran, Múm, Marc Ribot, Terry Riley, Caroline Shaw & So Percussion, Damo Suzuki Network, Sons Of Chipotle aka John Paul Jones & Anssi Karttunen, Tindersticks, plus Sound For Andy Warhol's Kiss, a quartet comprising Kim Gordon, Steve Gunn, Bill Nace & John Truscinski.

In addition, they promise jazz groups led by Jaimie Branch, Myra Melford, Jeff Parker and Dan Weiss. Mdou Moctar, Moonlight Benjamin, Caterina Barbieri, Sarah Davachi, Maurice Louca, Nadah El Shazly and Shabaka Hutchins will also be making an appearance.

Tickets go on sale on 10 October at 12pm EST.