MTV have announced details of its Spanking New Music tour, which will see the music telly types take a string of bands to venues around the UK, with established bands showcasing new material, supported by brand new talent. That's where the Spanking New bit comes from, in case you wondered. Dates and line ups as follows...
The Fratellis, The Ting Tings, Alphabeat
27 Apr: Cambridge Junction
28 Apr: Islington Academy
29 Apr: Liverpool Academy
The Zutons, One Night Only, The Script
4 May: Cardiff Great Hall
5 May: Glasgow ABC
6 May: Dublin Academy
The Pigeon Detectives, The Metros, The Rascals
28 Apr: Cambridge Junction
29 Apr: Islington Academy
30 Apr: Liverpool Academy
CSS, The Futureheads, MGMT
5 May: Cardiff Great Hall
6 May: Glasgow ABC
7 May: Dublin Academy