March 17, 2011 7:49

Faithless to split up after final tour

Maxi Jazz and co to call it quits after 15 years together

Faithless' Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz
Photo: PA

Faithless are set to split up after their current European tour ends.

Rapper Maxi Jazz made the announcement on the band's website, Faithless.co.uk. Their last gig is scheduled for April 8 at London's O2 Academy Brixton.

Jazz explained: "After 15 years and six albums I think we've probably made our collective point by now and that it's time to close the book and return to the library."

He added: "We've had, with you [fans], the most unbelievable, epic and moving experience, stretching over years and tens of thousands of miles. Joyful, exhilarating and empowering, we never for a moment thought an affair could last this long."

The dance band, completed by DJs/producers Sister Bliss and Rollo, formed in 1995 in London. They were festival staples and released their last studio album, 'The Dance', last year.

Scroll down and click below to watch footage of them playing their hit 'Insomnia' at Glastonbury 2002.