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Vampire Weekend announce full UK tour

New Yorkers Vampire Weekend, tipped to be one of the biggest new stars of 2008.                       
Pic: Jo McCaughey

New Yorkers Vampire Weekend, tipped to be one of the biggest new stars of 2008. Pic: Jo...

Brooklyn band set for biggest British shows

Vampire Weekend have announced a UK tour for May.

Following an eventful end to their biggest British date so far, which saw the band and their audience evacuated onto the streets due to fire alarm , the band return for a full tour.

The Brooklyn band play:

Bristol Bierkeller (May 1)
Birmingham Academy 2 (2)
Edinburgh Liquid Rooms (3)
Glasgow Oran Mor (4)
Newcastle Northumbria University (6)
Leeds Cockpit (7)
Manchester Academy 2 (8)
Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms (12)
London Electric Ballrooom (13)


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


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