B52s announce rare UK tour

The B-52s are to tour the UK this summer in support of their first studio album in 16 years.

The self-styled 'World's Greatest Party Band' will kick off their four-date UK tour in Glasgow on July 21, before playing gigs in Manchester, Birmingham and London.

Further dates across Europe are to be announced shortly.

The B52s release Funplex, their first album since 1992's Good Stuff, on April 14. The album's lead single, also called 'Funplex', is out now.

> Click here for our review of The B52s' 'Funplex' single