CMJ Music Marathon festival has announced it's line up for 2010, including Lawrence Arabia, Street Chant, Ruby Frost, Electric Wire Hustle, Kids of 88, Zowie, 1995, Battle Circus, Family Cactus and Cairo Knife Fight.

Now in its 30th year, the CMJ Music Marathon is recognised as one of the key events to break new artists in the music world. CMJ 2010 will be held over five days from October 19-23 with more than 1200 live performances from over 30 countries taking place across the city’s venues and theatres.

The NZ showcase is due to take place at Le Poisson Rouge on Tuesday October 19 and will feature performances from Electric Wire Hustle, Kids of 88, Lawrence Arabia, Ruby Frost, Street Chant, Zowie.

Visit the CMJ website for the full line up