A SAMBA band from Kidderminster are planning to peddle their brand of "sizzling Brazilian percussion" at the country's largest free arts festival.

Someone At The Door will be among 1,500 other artists at ArtFest 2001, which takes place in Birmingham city centre next month for the fourth year.

They will be performing by the International Convention Centre canal steps at 4pm on Saturday, September 15, the second of the festival's three-day run.

The band is now based in the Kidderminster area after being originally formed with the help of Bromsgrove District Council.

All the events in the festival are free and last no longer than 30 minutes, spread across city streets, 19 indoor venues and three outdoor stages.

More information on the festival is available by calling 0121 248 1300.