ABOUT 50,000 music lovers are expected to attend a major music event announced yesterday.

Pop acts A1, Feeder and The Honeyz have been confirmed for the 20-strong bill at the Feel The Noise Live event at Newcastle Racecourse on Sunday, August 26.

The announcement comes only days after the city's Love Parade festival was cancelled because of safety fears.

Organisers Metro Radio expect to announce further acts in the coming days, as its sister station TFM continues the final preparations for its own Feel The Noise concert in Stockton on July 29.

Tickets have already gone on sale at Nexus Travelshop outlets across the region and are priced at only £2.

The gates open at 10am, with the first act in the five-hour sshow taking to the stage at about 1pm.

A donation from every ticket sold will be made to Metro Radio's charity appeal, Just For Kids, which provides help for local children across the region.

Sponsors Nat West, Newcastle City Council and Nexus have teamed up to ensure anyone with a valid event ticket can travel free of charge on all Metro services all day.

A ticket and travel information line is available on 0870 6082608.