The Wombats have announced a one off show as part of the NME Shockwaves Awards series of shows.

They’ll play London’s Shepherds Bush Empire on Monday 25th February, with tickets on sale on Friday (30th November) at 9am.

Everyone’s favourite comeback queen, Miss Kylie Minogue has announced some new UK dates next summer in the UK.

Tickets go on sale for UK shows on Monday December 3rd, priced at £49 a ticket - the same as her previous “Showgirl” tour.

Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June 2008 - Belfast Odyssey Arena
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July - Glasgow SECC
Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th July - Manchester MEN Arena
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July - London 02 Arena

Crazy punk kids Gallows have announced a UK tour next February around the UK.

Tickets go on sale for their 11 date tour on Friday (30th November) at 9am.

Friday 15th February - Norwich, UEA
Saturday 16th February - Birmingham, Academy
Monday 18th February - Cardiff, University
Tuesday 19th February - Nottingham, Rock City
Thursday 21st February - Manchester, Academy 2
Friday 22nd February - Newcastle, Academy
Saturday 23rd February - Glasgow, ABC
Sunday 24th February - Leeds, Met University
Tuesday 26th February - Exeter, Lemon Grove
Wednesday 27th February - Portsmouth, Pyramid Centre
Friday 29th February - London, Astoria

Arctic Monkeys buddies Reverend and the Makers have announced details of the start of a UK tour next February.

They’ve announced six dates, though expect more to be announced very shortly.

Tuesday 19th February - Glasgow ABC
Wednesday 20th February - Middlesbrough Town Hall
Thursday 21st February - Skegness Embassy Centre
Saturday 23rd February - Lincoln Engine Shed
Sunday 24th February - Bradford University
Monday 25th February - Warrington Parr Hall

Lightspeed Champion has announced a huge February tour for next year.

Tickets are on sale now priced between £6 and £8 each.

Friday 1st February - Cambridge, Graduate
Saturday 2nd February - Bedford, Esquires
Sunday 3rd February - Oxford, Academy 2
Tuesday 5th February - Exeter, Cavern
Wednesday 6th February - Bristol, Fleece
Thursday 7th February - Cardiff, Barfly
Friday 8th February - Southampton, Joiners
Sunday 10th February - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Monday 11th February - Birmingham, Bar Academy
Tuesday 12th February - Newcastle, Cluny
Wednesday 13th February - Aberdeen, Tunnels
Friday 15th February - Glasgow, King Tuts
Saturday 16th February - Hull, Adelphi
Sunday 17th February - Manchester, Roadhouse
Monday 18th February - Leeds, Faversham
Wednesday 20th February - London, Dingwalls
Thursday 21st February - Canterbury, Studia 41

The Mars Volta have announced a string of dates next February and March in the UK.

I’m not entirely sure why there is such a big gap between dates in February and March, presumably it’s for more UK dates or for a European tour.

Tickets for Glasgow are on sale now priced at £17.50 and tickets for Manchester and London go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday 27th November at 9am.

Saturday 2nd February - Manchester Apollo
Tuesday 11th March - Glasgow Academy
Friday 14th March - London Brixton Academy

King Creosote has announced a UK tour next January and February, in support of his new album, “Bombshell”

Tickets are on sale now priced between £5 in Norwich and £14 in London and Glasgow.

Saturday 26th January - Gateshead The Sage, Hall 2
Sunday 27th January - York Fibbers
Monday 28th January - Chester Telford’s Warehouse
Tuesday 29th January - Manchester Academy 3
Wednesday 30th January - Leicester Charlotte
Thursday 31st January - London Islington Academy
Friday 1st February - Norwich The Queen Charlotte
Saturday 2nd February - Lincoln Drill Hall

Detroit legends The Von Bondies have announced a string of UK and Ireland dates next year.

Tickets are on sale now, priced at £10 for all dates except for London which is £11. Catch them at:

Saturday 16th February - Belfast Spring & Airbrake
Sunday 17th February - Dublin Village
Tuesday 19th February - Manchester Night & Day
Thursday 21st February - Leeds Cockpit
Saturday 23rd February - Nottingham The Bodega Social Club
Sunday 24th February - Bristol Thekla Social
Monday 25th February - Birmingham Bar Academy
Tuesday 26th February - London Scala

Plastic fantastic Dolly Parton has announced a string of UK dates next June and July to cater for the UK’s (inexplainable) fascination with her.

She’ll play six dates at arenas around the UK next summer, for what are sure to be some of the most entertaining performances outside of the festivals. She may even play Glastonbury, with her tour leaving Sunday free for a quick trip to Worthy Farm perhaps? Watch this space.

Tickets are on sale now priced between £50 and £75.

Friday 27th June - Glasgow SECC
Saturday 28th June - Manchester Evening News Arena
Tuesday 1st July - Nottingham Arena
Wednesday 2nd July - Birmingham National Indoor Arena
Friday 4th July - Cardiff International Arena
Saturday 5th July - London The O2

He may be getting on a bit, but Santana has announced a new three date UK tour next June.

He’ll play three dates around the UK at some of the best known arenas, before continuing for a European Tour.

Tickets are priced between £38.08 and £48.08 for each date. I’m not entirely sure of the significance of the prices, or if they’re like Prince’s recent stunt.

Friday 20th June - NEC Birmingham
Saturday 21st June - Manchester Evening News Arena
Sunday 22nd June - London O2 Arena