MCFLY, Scouting for Girls and Eliza and the Bear are to take centre stage at Southend's Weekend in the Park.

The mini-festival was due to take place on Saturday, September 5, at Garon Park, Southend, but was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It has now been rescheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Tickets are now on sale via skiddle.com.

Admission is £45 and 12 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

VIP tickets are £99, which includes admission to the Golden Circle, VIP bar, VIP toilets and gourmet food vendors.

Organisers have stated the event is not suitable for under 12s.

A spokesman said: "We bring you one of the most exciting lineups ever seen in Southend on Sea, featuring musical superstars McFly with support from Scouting For Girls, Eliza and the Bear, Lauran Hibberd and Chapter 13 with more acts to be announced soon!

"Fairground rides, stalls, comedy, vintage market, gourmet world foods, VIP area, fully licensed bars serving all variety of alcohol including craft beers, wines, Pims and cocktails."