THE biggest female star in British pop has confirmed she is to appear in the region next weekend before an estimated 80,000 screaming fans.

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell is to head the line-up at 96.6 TFM's Feel The Noise Live event at Stockton on Sunday, July 29, organisers confirmed yesterday.

The former Ginger Spice, who has topped singles and album charts since launching her solo career, will be supported at Stockton's Riverside by A1, Honeyz, Da Rude, Claire Freeland, All Stars, Supersisters, Girls "It's a massive feel-good factor for the area. To have Geri come to the North-East and perform is fantastic. It is the icing on the cake."