Muse are set to make an appearance at this year's South by Southwest music festival (SXSW) in Texas, it's been reported.

The band, who are currently on a US tour, will perform a special showcase at Stubb's on Saturday March 20.

They will be joined on the bill by a host of acts including Metric, according to Billboard.

Other unconfirmed artists rumoured to be playing at this year's event include rapper Ludacris and the Black Eyed Peas.

SXSW takes place at various venues across Austin, Texas from March 17-21.

(by Jason Gregory)