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are to play their own special UK headline shows in addition to their David Bowie support slots later this year.

The band have announced a series of 'An Evening With...' headline shows. On the evening, there will be no support. ' set will begin at 8pm each night.

Frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor said: "The David Bowie dates will be fantastic and take us to a whole new audience, but we are obviously going to be restricted in the length of set we play. Doing the solo shows gives us a chance to play around with our full set, to really let go. We want to make each night as unique and memorable as possible."


The shows are at:


Liverpool University (November 18)
Nottingham Rock City (27)
Glasgow Barrowlands (29)
London Forum (December 1)



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The sold-out [a][/a] shows are at:


Manchester MEN Arena (November 17)
Birmingham NEC (19/20)
London Wembley Arena (25/26)
Glasgow SECC (29)