HOMETOWN heroes Big Country have been announced for this year's Outwith Festival. 

Dunfermline's own will perform in the city's PJ Molloys as part of their Steeltown tour which celebrates the 40th anniversary of their album of the same name on Friday, September 6. 

The Friday gig ramps up an already strong music offer on the Saturday.

More than 35 bands, both emerging acts alongside established names, will play across seven venues during the all-day music event on September 7.

With indie-rock and folk playing alongside electronica and melodic pop, the line-up has something for fans of all music genres.

A strong female line-up sees critically-acclaimed Kathryn Joseph and Lomond Campbell headlining, Nati, The Keys and Manchester’s Deep Blue. Four members of Super Furry Animals will be playing as newly-formed Das Koolies. 

The city centre programme includes visual art, film, theatre and comedy, running from 3-8 September. 

Kathryn Joseph was the winner of the prestigious Scottish Album of the Year in 2015, beating Paulo Nutini and Young Fathers to the top prize. Lomond Campbell, who will be performing with Kathryn, is a BAFTA-winning songwriter and Scottish Album of the Year Award shortlister – with regular plays on many BBC networks.

Also on the line-up is Nati (Dreddd), whose social media hit nearly 2 million followers as well as supporting Tidelines, Newton Faulkner and Simply Red. Her forthcoming shows at King Tut’s have already sold out.

Scottish pop duo, Marissa Keltie and Caroline Gilmour- also known as The Eves- have toured extensively with Skerryvore and supported Belinda Carlisle and Sister Sledge. The pair have also featured on Radio Scotland, BBC Introducing and Radio 2.

For fans of Haim and Boy Genius, Radio 6 favourites, Indie folk girl band, The Deep Blue played Glastonbury this year before heading to Outwith. 

This year also sees the long-awaited return of Dunfermline indie legends Beatnic Prestige alongside other local acts and the talented band, The New Shade.

For more information on Outwith Festival, visit the website.