July 18, 2006 9:00

Richard Ashcroft to play biggest solo shows ever

The ex-Verve man goes arena size

Richard Ashcroft is set to play his biggest UK solo shows ever.

The ex-Verve frontman is due to play five arena dates in November of 2006.

It will be his first live dates following his June appearances at Isle Of Wight, T In The Park, Oxegen and his show at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

As previously reported by NME.COM, the singer scored his third hit single from ’Keys To The World’ on Sunday (July 16) with ’Words Just Get In The Way’.

The dates are:

Glasgow SECC (November 29)
Manchester Evening News Arena (30)
Newcastle Arena (December 2)
Birmingham NIA (3)
London Wembley Arena (5)

Tickets go on sale on July 21 at 9am.

For ticket availability go to NME.COM/gigs.