| S Club 7, B*Witched, Steps, Texas and Five are among a dozen acts confirmed to perform at this year's Smash Hits Poll Winners Party, which is being trailed by the organisers as one of the event's strongest line-ups to date. The December 5 event, which takes place at the London Arena and will be broadcast live by BBC1 from 3pm-4.30pm, will also feature Vengaboys, Geri Halliwell, Martine McCutcheon, Boyzone, Britney Spears, Westlife and Lou Bega. Smash Hits editor John McKie says all the acts confirmed have had top five hits this year. "The golden age of pop is right now. We are capitalising on that, though there will be a good spread of acts," he says. The event will introduce four new awards this year � best parent in pop, funniest person in pop, best dance choon and best dancer in pop. It is also welcoming back the indie/rock category and best dance/soul act award. The televised event will be preceded by a five-date Smash Hits Pop Tour. The tour kicks off at the Birmingham National Indoor Arena on November 24 and also visits Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and Sheffield. Acts due to appear include Westlife, Adam Rickett, Lolly, BBMak, A1 and Northern Line. |