The Courteeners announce march tour dates

The Courteeners have announced details of a UK tour for March 2010 to support their second album due for release in February.

The band are also playing a sold out show at the 10,000 capacity Manchester Central on their home town on 11th December 2009.

The group have just completed the recording of their new album with producer Ed Buller (Suede, Pulp) at the helm and it was mixed in New York with the legendary Michael Brauer.

A taster from this 'Cross My Heart & Hope To Fly' will be available as a free download on December 7th from the band's website – www.thecourteeners.com. In addition a 7" collectable single will also be available with an exclusive b-side. Fans can also pre-order the album at the same time and get the 7" along with their name printed in the album CD booklet.

Dates are:

4 March Hull, University
5 March Lincoln, Engine Shed
6 March Liverpool University
8 March Nottingham Rock City
9 March Bristol O2 Academy
11 March Norwich UEA
12 March Blackpool Empress Ballroom
15 March Bournemouth O2 Academy
16 March Oxford O2 Academy
18 March London O2 Brixton Academy
19 March Sheffield O2 Academy
20 March Birmingham O2 Academy
22 March Newcastle O2 Academy
23 March Edinburgh Picture House
24 March Glasgow O2 Academy
26 March Leeds O2 Academy

Tickets go on sale 9.30am Friday 4th December priced £16 except London and Blackpool (£17.50) – buy online at www.gigsandtours.com & www.ticketmaster.co.uk / 24 hr cc hotline 0871 2200 260 and 0844 826 2826"