A MUSIC festival raising cash for Macmillan Cancer Support will take place in New Brighton next month.

The New Brighton Music Festival, in Vale Park, will take place on Saturday August 13 and Sunday August 14 from 1pm until 7pm.

Artists confirmed to play include:

Saturday:

1-1.15pm: Carl Southworth

1.20-1.40pm: Dean Johnson

1.45-2.15pm: Razzmatazz

2.30-3.30: Led Zed

3.45-4.30: Blac Riddim Underground

4.45: Dean Johnson and Friends, Tim Salmon

6-7pm: DeePurple U.K.

Sunday:

1-1.25pm: Dean Johnson

1.30-2.15pm: Davy Edge and Friends

2.30-3.45pm: Blindhorse

4-4.25pm: Melanie S Jane

4.40-5.40pm: Black Mountain Lights

6-7pm: Scene Stealers

Festival Organiser Steve King told the Globe: "We're just looking forward to putting the show on. We've got a good crew and some very good support.

"All the artists have come forward to support this fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support and we think it's a pretty impressive line-up.

"Bring your friends and family and enjoy a weekend of music, from some of the best, local and not-so-local bands."

Full details at https://www.facebook.com/newbrightonmusicfestival