The initial lineup for the 12th annual Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, which will take place in various venues throughout Belfast from April 28 to May 8, has been announced.

Kildare natives Bell X1 will play the Festival Marquee on Friday May 6, with electro maestros The Human League and tender troubadour James Vincent McMorrow both playing on Saturday April 30, in the Festival Marquee and The Black Box respectively.

Also on the bill thus far is Midlake aficionado John Grant, Polar Bear and Drive-By Truckers with more updates coming your way on March 30!

Tickets for the event are on sale this coming Friday March 18 and available from [link]www.cqaf.com[/link]