SOME of the biggest names in the pop music world have been lined up for an extravaganza in Birmingham.

Chart-topping Irish acts Westlife and the man who championed them, former Boyzone star Ronan Keating, top the bill at this year's Party in the Park. It takes place at St Andrews, the home of Birmingham City FC, on July 6.

The Sugababes, The Lighthouse Family, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Toploader, Hear'say, A1, Liberty X and H and Claire - two fifths of the defunct Steps will be appearing.

Shaggy and Rayvon and Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes complete the line-up alongside Pop Idol's Will Young, Gareth Gates, Darius Danesh and Birmingham's own Hayley Evetts will all perform.

Tickets for Party in the Park are available by calling 0871 220 6964.