A new festival calledGrassStock is being launched today in Belfast.

The festival will take place on Saturday the13th of October at The Hudson Bar and The Haymarket Arcade in Belfast with a focus on local bluegrass, roots and acoustic music.

Acts confirmed include The Down & Out Bluegrass Band, The White Mansions, Wookalily, Acoustic Dan & The Black mountain River Dipsos, The Dogg Ruff String Band and many more.

For more information visit grassstock.moonfruit.com.

if you would like to submit your music for consideration at this year's festival please email a link and short biog to [email protected].