The county’s newest festival has announced an additional venue to stage the concerts taking place this September.

Organisers said that due to increased demand, they have decided to source an alternative venue for the concert elements of the upcoming festival.

The live concerts will now take place at Copeland Stadium on Hensingham (CA28 8AD), which will include Chris Moyles on 9th September and Scouting For Girls on the 10th September.

The main event village will be taking place on Whitehaven Harbour and will include a food and producers’ market, family activities, a range of brands from across food, drink and home as-well as a Porsche car display and attractions such as a Ferris Wheel. The harbour village is free for all to attend.

Oliver Hodgson, co-director said: “We’re delighted with the response from Whitehaven and the wider community, everyone has got right behind this event, and the reaction and demand for tickets has been great.

“In order for us to make our inaugural festival enjoyable for as wide an audience as possible, we’ve decided to utilise two sites for the event from across our wonderful town, thus fully bringing the whole of Whitehaven very much Alive.

“Not only do we have fantastic musical acts lined up for the weekend, some of the traders we have along the harbour are an absolute coup - I can’t wait to try some of the dishes, products and cuisines that will be on offer.

“We hope the Whitehaven Alive brand builds from our first year and we become a key diary feature for people, benefiting the town of Whitehaven, promoting its offering and giving locals and tourists something to enjoy and look forward to.

“We’re very grateful to the committee at the Copeland Stadium, for supporting this event and also to Liz and Danny from the Yellow Earl Co, who we’re delighted to be working closely with.”

Chief Executive of Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, John Baker added: “We are really looking forward to Whitehaven Alive and to enjoying the real buzz and atmosphere it will create across the town and the Harbour over the weekend of the 9th & 10th September.

“We’re delighted that the Harbour is being utilised alongside Copeland Stadium to put on what will be a memorable and enjoyable event for our local communities and the whole town.”