XFM have announced details of a string of Winter Wonderland UK Tour dates, with all sorts of megastars lined up to play some sensational gigs.

As with previous years, all dates are in aid of Shelter, the homeless charity.

Tickets go on sale next Friday (9th November) at 9am, but many of the headlining bands and XFM members can get them as soon as next Wednesday or Thursday by pre-registering or such like.

Sunday 9th December - London Brixton Academy -
Bloc Party, Supergrass, Kate Nash, One Night Only, School of Rock Winner
Monday 10th December - Glasgow Academy -
Stereophonics, The Twang, Special Guests, Figure 5, School of Rock Winner
Tuesday 11th December - Manchester Apollo -
The Charlatans, Special Guests, The Courteeners, The Ting Tings, School of Rock Winner
Wednesday 12th December - Cardiff University -
Super Furry Animals, The Enemy, Kids In Glass Houses, Special guests, Duffy (accoustic set)

Photo is taken from Shane Bee’s flickr stream under the creative commons license

Wales’ understated sons Super Furry Animals have announced a new tour in October around the UK in support of their forthcoming “Hey, Venus!” album.

Catch them at:

Friday 19th October - Liverpool Carling Academy
Monday 22nd October - Nottingham Rock City
Tuesday 23rd October - Newcastle Carling Academy
Thursday 25th October - Southampton Guildhall
Sunday 28th October - Birmingham Carling Academy
Monday 29th October - Bristol Carling Academy
Wednesday 31st October - Norwich U.E.A
Friday 2nd November - London Roundhouse

Tickets are on sale tomorrow at 9am.

Photo taken from elchicodelaleche’s flickr stream.