OneRepublic announce UK shows

2008 is shaping up to be an incredible year for OneRepublic.

The LA-based superstars are now one of the biggest US bands to break through into the UK market this year and to date they have sold over 800,000 records. This includes their two top five singles 'Apologize' and 'Stop and Stare' – both top five airplay hits – plus their debut album 'Dreaming Out Loud', which spent seven weeks in the UK Top 10.

After impressing fans at their two sold-out London shows earlier this year, OneRepublic have now announced an eight-date UK tour which kicks off in September. It will be the first time the band have toured the UK and will come a month after their appearances at this year's V festival, where they are confirmed to play the Channel 4 stage alongside Kaiser Chiefs and The Courteeners.

To coincide with their UK tour this autumn, OneRepublic – Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, Drew Brown, Brent Kutzle and Eddie Fisher - will be heading for the charts again with their next single 'Mercy'.

2008 UK tour dates:

September 23rd - Southampton Guildhall
September 24th - London Forum
September 25th - Manchester Academy
September 27th – Glasgow Academy
September 28th - Newcastle Academy
September 29th - Sheffield Academy
October 1st - Bristol Academy
October 3rd - Birmingham Academy