THERE is just a week to go until this year's 'New Brighton Seaside Festival'.

Taking place from Saturday, May 27 to Bank Holiday Monday, May 29 it promises a cocktail of live entertainment, amazing street food, chef demos, family activities and a host of seaside-themed attractions.

The music line-up features artists such as Man and the Echo, The Shipbuilders, Marc Kenny and Nick Ellis.

Saturday will see New Brighton born singer songwriter Marc Kenny headline the main stage after Liverpool based band The Shipbuilders warm up the crowd with their Mersey folk tunes.

Sunday night will welcome the bill topped by Liverpool’s own ukulele trio The Grateful Fred and Liverpool troubadour Nick Ellis who will perform real-life tales through lyrics and acoustic guitar.

Other acts such as SingMe Merseyside, Lucy Mayhew, Eleanor Nelly and Acadian Driftwood will also perform.

Promising a cocktail of live entertainment, amazing street food, chef demos, family activities and a host of seaside-themed attractions – this is an exciting addition to the region’s event calendar.

Production and event manager Dom Elmore said: "We're all delighted with the response so far, there's been so much great feedback and it's sure to be a fantastic weekend for all at New Brighton.

“As you can see from the music line up we've been busy designing a programme to fit this stunning location with something on offer for everyone.

"Whether you're visiting with your children, coming along with the whole family or just heading over for a day out to catch some rays with lots of amazing food, drink and main stage entertainment to enjoy - then do not miss this one." 

Main Stage

Saturday May 27

Liv Pritchard 12.20 –12.40pm

Black Mountain Lights 12.55–1.15pm

Rock Choir 1.40–2pm

Lucy Mayhew 2.10–2.30pm

Button Street Badger Band 2.50–3.10pm

Seafoam Green 3.30–3.55pm

Marc Kenny 4.15–4.45pm

The Shipbuilders 5.15–5.45pm

Man and The Echo 6.15–7pm

Sunday May 28

SingMe Merseyside 12.10–12.50pm

Mark Pouteny 12.55–1.15pm

Arcadian Driftwood 1.40–2pm

Alison Benson 2.10–2.30pm

Elfin Bow 2.50–3.10pm

Only Child 3.30–3.55pm

Eleanor Nelly 4.05–4.25pm

The Swingin Bricks 4.40–5.40pm

Nick Ellis 5.55-6.15pm

Monday May 29

SingMe Merseyside 12.10–12.50pm

Limerance 1.50–2.10pm

Button Street Badger Band 2.30–3pm

Jade Tremarco 3.20–3.50pm

Splintered Ukes 4–5pm

Marc Kenny 5–5.30pm

For more information visit http://www.seaside-festival.co.uk/