UP-and-coming Redditch indie band Late form part of the line-up for the UK's largest free arts festival which kicks off in Birmingham next week.

The four-piece, who supported Moseley group Ocean Colour Scene on tour earlier this year, join more than 1,500 other artists in ArtsFest 2001 which returns to the city for the fourth year.

The band, which also recently headlined at Ronnie Scott's, perform at 6pm on Sunday on Stage 1, Centenary Square.

The diverse ArtsFest programme also features 400 free events, including performances by the CBSO, Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The festival, spread across 19 indoor venues, three outdoor stages and city streets, runs from Friday until Sunday.

For details, call 0121 248 1300 or visit www.artsfest.org.uk