Festival says 'enjoying it from your back garden, doesn’t pay the bills'

The organisers urged people to "use it or lose it"16:48, 23 Jul 2026A Merseyside festival is returning, with 90s Liverpool band Space set to headline. Newton Music Festival will once again take over Mesnes Park for its third year, with Space leading the line-up.‌The festival will return on Saturday, August 1, alongside the Newton Town Show. The town show and music festival are "deeply rooted in the area" and "well regarded". Festival organiser Alexandra Myhill told the ECHO: "People over 40, will remember the music festival from when they were young."‌The music festival is a ticketed event running from 4pm to 11pm, with tickets starting from £25. This year's line-up includes a variety of up-and-coming bands, including Fever Dream Kills, LEAZES and Casino Club.‌Alexandra said: "We wanted so