Will, Gareth and Craig to play at TOTP Awards

Gareth Gates, Will Young and Craig David are to perform at this year's Top Of The Pops Awards.

The second annual award ceremony will take place at the Manchester Evening News Arena on November 29.

Organisers say nine other acts will perform at the event as well as two special collaborations that will be kept a closely guarded secret until the night.

Pop fans will be able to vote for their favourite acts during November, and the awards will be shown on the BBC shortly after they take place. The nominations have not yet been announced.

Will says he's really looking forward to the awards:

"To be asked to perform at the Top Of The Pops Awards is fantastic," he said.

"The show is a bit like a national treasure - it should be good fun!"

Gareth added: "I can't wait to get out there and see all the fans. There's nothing better than seeing everyone shouting my name and getting a buzz out of my music, it's great."