December 1, 2009 11:06

The Courteeners announce UK tour and ticket details

Liam Fray's band set for March gig run

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The Courteeners have announced details of a full UK tour for March.

Liam Fray, set to return with their second album in early 2010, will kick off the gig run on March 4 at the Hull University and wrap it up at the Leeds O2 Academy on March 26.

"I really can’t wait for the rest of the country to get the chance to hear our new songs live – they’re going to blow everyone away," Fray claimed to NME.COM. "For me, playing live is what it’s all about – standing on the stage, seeing all those faces singing back at us. There are no other fans in the UK that are as dedicated – or as well dressed - as ours. See you down the front."

The Courteeners are set to release a free new album song, 'Cross My Heart And Hope To Fly', on December 7. They are set to headline the Manchester Central on December 11 for a previously-announced hometown gig.

The Courteeners will play:

Hull University (March 4)
Lincoln Engine Shed (5)
Liverpool University (6)
Nottingham Rock City (8)
Bristol O2 Academy (9)
Norwich UEA (11)
Blackpool Empress Ballroom (12)
Bournemouth O2 Academy (15)
Oxford O2 Academy (16)
London O2 Brixton Academy (18)
Sheffield O2 Academy (19)
Birmingham O2 Academy (20)
Newcastle O2 Academy (22)
Edinburgh Picture House (23)
Glasgow O2 Academy (24)
Leeds O2 Academy (26)

To check the availability of The Courteeners tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/TICKETS now, or call 0871 230 1094.