The Hives have announced details of a UK tour in April 2008. Tickets go on sale at 9am, Friday 11 January.
The Hives will release the infectious, funky anthem that is We Rule The World (T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S) as a single on 25th February 2008, backed with exclusive remixes by Mattt Helder from Arctic Monkeys and Nick Zinner from Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
The Hives are also inviting submissions for the sleeve artwork for the new single from their fanbase. Anyone can enter the competition and the winning design will adorn the 10" single sleeve and accompany the digital release when it hits stores in February.
The dates are:
14 April – Norwich, UEA (01603 508 050)
15 April – Newcastle, Academy (0870 771 2000)
16 April – Nottingham, Rockcity (08713 100 000)
17 April – Bristol, Academy (0870 771 2000)
18 April – London, Brixton Academy (0870 771 2000)
Tickets £17.50 REGIONAL / £18.50 LONDON
Buy from 0844 576 5483 or www.livenation.co.uk (all tickets subject to booking fee).