STARS including Sophie Ellis Bextor, Sugababes and Liberty X converged on the North-East for a charity pop concert at the weekend.

The Galaxy Out There event on Saturday was organised by the Galaxy radio station in aid of The Prince's Trust.

It included more than 20 of the biggest names in the pop music industry, such as Mis-teeq, Blue, Ian Van Dahl, Daniel Bedingfield and Hear'Say.

Organisers hope it will have raised a six-figure sum.

The performers were joined by a host of celebrity presenters at Gateshead International Stadium, including H and Claire, formerly of Steps, and DJs Sasha and Galaxy's Steve Sutherland.

Ian Van Dahl, who also played at Newcastle's Ikon nightclub on Saturday night, said: "I love Newcastle. They are the most enthusiastic dance fans in the UK."