It will also be broadcast online...
Jason Gregory

10:32 18th March 2010

Muse has confirmed reports that they are set to play a secret gig at the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Texas.

The group, who are currently on tour in the US, will perform at Stubb's on Friday (March 19).

The show is open to SXSW badge holders, although 50 guestlist places are available via the band's official website.

Fans not at the festival will be able to watch highlights of the performance on Muse's MySpace page from 08:00 GMT Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd March.

For more details about SXSW and all this summer's festivals, check out the Gigwise Festival Guide.

Muse live
  • Matthew striking a pose at V Festival, Stafford 2008

  • Matthew casts a shadow at V Festival, Stafford 2008

  • “You nose it” - Wembley Arena, November 2006

  • Swathed in light - Milan, December 2006

  • The second date at London's newly renovated Wembley Stadium, June 2007

  • Chris shining bright at the Manchester Evening New Arena, November 2006

  • Matthew jumping a speaker at the 2002 Meteor Ireland Music Awards

  • Live at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles – July 2006

  • Teenage Cancer Trust show at London's Royal Albert Hall – April 2008

  • Chris in Los Angeles, summer 2006

  • Matthew on top of the world, headlining Glastonbury 2004

  • An early live shot of a fresh faced Matthew Bellamy – circa 1999

  • Muse enter the stage for their legendary second Wembley date in summer 2007, flanked by men in gas masks of course.

  • Isle of Wight Festival, June 2007

  • Chris Wolstenholme silhouetted during the band's 2006 arena tour

  • Dominic in his Spiderman outfit, Vegoose Festival 2007

  • Dominic @ The Teenage Cancer Trust show

  • 2006 Arena Tour


Photo: Shirlaine Forrest