CONNECT FESTIVAL has announced its first wave of acts for 2023.

Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, Young Fathers, Redolent, Arab Strap, TAAHLIAH, Lightning Seeds, Terra Kin, L'Objectif, Roisin Murphy, Beth Orton and Katie Gregson-Macleod have all been confirmed.

Also on the bill is Fred Again.., MUNA, Biig Piig, Future Islands, Confidence Man, Jockstrap, Humour, J Waxm boygenius, Raye, Panic Shack and more.

The festival will take place at the Royal Highland Showgrounds, next to Edinburgh Airport, on August 25-27.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday.