An evening that 'sticks two fingers up to austerity', a man whose debut album prompted death threats and a preview of a song entitled Boil Yer Blood- this year's Stow Festival is not pulling any punches.

The fifth annual event runs from September 17 to 20 and will once again bring together E17's diverse community and varied musical talents, and organisers have lined up a trio of defiant headliners to rock the stage.

Walthamstow singer/songwriter Rhys Williams will open the cultural celebration on Thursday, September 17. His debut album, Great Falls, received heavy support from Radio 2 and his work was variously described as ‘delightful’ by Q Magazine, ‘striking’ by Radio 4′s Front Row and ‘horrific’ by the NME. It has also prompted two internet death threats. He will be launching his second, yet-to-be-titled album and will be supported by singer-songwriter Rob Finlay whose music has been championed by BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson.

Veteran folk-punk troubadour Attila the Stockbroker will headline Friday, September 18. A staunch anti-fascist with an effective line in social surrealist poetry and biting wit set to music, his influences take in Hilaire Beloc through to The Clash. With support from E17’s premier folk-punk collective Steve White and the Protest Family, this promises to be an evening that sticks two fingers up at the austerity.

Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind will be bringing their 'heavy lounge' to the stage on Saturday, September 19. Best known as the frontman of garage legends Thee Hypnotics and rock’n’roll firebrands The Jim Jones Revue, Jim moved to Walthamstow last year and his new band effortlessly weave together the ramalama that he’s best known for with elements of psychedelia, Nashville and tribal rhythms. Be one of the first to hear their debut single Boil Yer Blood, due out at the end of September. Support comes from E17’s dynamos The November Five and spacerockers Amesbury Banks.

The headliners will all play at Ye Olde Rose & Crown theatre pub, while the rest of the festival will boast more than 100 acts in 25 venues around Walthamstow such as cafes, pubs, museums and outdoor spaces.

So far 60 have been announced and span a dizzying array of genres such as guitars and anthems from Sisteray , The November Five and Lack; electropop from Dronningen and PoP Campaign, DJing skills from Electronic 17; heavy blues from Cherry White; and a rap/hip-hop event featuring Lemzi.

In addition to the musical acts, other festival will also include children's workshops, a walking tour of Walthamstow's rich musical history, and talks.

Stow Festival chairperson Nick Bason says this year's festival promises to be the best one yet.

"It is organised at grass-roots and comes from the heart of Walthamstow's musical community. We will be working with new venues such as Blackhorse Workshop and Gnome House, alongside events in regular festival venues such as Town Square and Wild Card Brewery.

"Once again, Stow Festival is when music takes over Walthamstow."

Details:thestowfestival.com