Black Eyed Peas announce UK tour

The Black Eyed Peas have announced a series of live dates in the UK in May 2010.

The group, who recently confirmed details of a US tour, will perform four arena shows, each followed by an "official aftershow party".

According to a statement, the 'I Gotta Feeling' four-piece will utilise state of the art staging and lighting for the concerts.

"As innovative as ever, The Black Eyed Peas will bring the show and aftershow together to provide 21st century entertainment for the most jaded of concert goer. Have an early night before you come to this one as The Black Eyed Peas will keep you dancing all night," said president of concert promoter AEG Live Rob Hallet.

The full Black Eyed Peas live UK dates:

• May 5 - London, O2 arena
• May 5 - London, indigo2 at The O2 (aftershow party)
• May 6 - London, O2 arena
• May 6 - London, indigo2 at The O2 (aftershow party)
• May 8 - Birmingham, LG Arena
• May 8 - Birmingham, O2 Academy (aftershow party)
• May 23 - Manchester, M.E.N Arena
• May 23 - Manchester, PURE (aftershow party)